Director of Finance

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing all financial and accounting operations. Coordinating and directing preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and   report variances, as well as preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements. This position will also include financial risk management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to   perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function   satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable   qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manage all financial and accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition 
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances. 
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Evaluate and enhance financial controls and tax return procedures.
• Maximize returns on excess cash balances and improve closing and reporting cycles.
• Analyze trends to reduce financial risks associated with making investments or spending decisions.
• Prepare internal audits and financial risk assessments, as well as facilitate intervention strategies.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes as accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Develop a professional, service-oriented finance team; ensure efficient business processes are utilized within the finance organization; identify resource needs and select, develop and retain top financial talent.
• Provide value to and promote efficiencies in the overall business using technology and process reengineering with the departments. Evaluate business trends and assist in pushing change through the organization.
• Responsible for financial plans and policies establishment and maintenance of controls as well as those necessary for the proper financial functioning, interpretation of financial reports, hands-on management of the accounting system and safeguarding of the organization’s assets.
• Responsible for leading and significant participation in the coordination, planning external audits.
• Aid the CFO and other Management personnel and perform special projects as needed.

Requirements

POSITION   QUALIFICATIONS

Competency   Statement(s) :  

• Leader Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others. 

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the teams’ needs while following company procedures. 

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. 

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea. 

• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. 

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. 

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 

• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. 

• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. 

• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. 

SKILLS   & ABILITIES:

Education:  Advanced degree in accounting. CPA or MBA preferred. 

Experience: Five+ years’ experience as a financial administrator, or similar. Extensive experience in corporate finances, auditing, and performance management.  

Requirements: Proven working experience as a financial controller. Thorough knowledge of GAAP. Experience with creating financial statements. Experience in general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. Excellent communication, organization, collaboration, and leadership skills. Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively. 

Skills:  Presentation skills, training management, motivating others, foster teamwork, coaching, and   motivation. In addition, experience in Microsoft Suite   (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).