Finance Team Director

Finance Team Director

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance plus a minimum of 10 years of related work experience
• CPA and/or MBA is preferred
• 5 years of direct management/supervisory experience; including training and evaluation of staff
• Strong accounting skills
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in computer-based accounting applications. Experience with JD Edwards platforms a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills to internal and external parties
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
• Understanding of and commitment to client service
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

Responsibilities

• Preparation, management, consolidation and delivery of the annual plan and quarterly reforecast
• Supervision of the revenue recognition process
• Meeting accounts receivable objectives and metrics
• Supervision of the team in completion of quarterly audit schedules
• Developing and maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization
• Designing, implementing, documenting and maintaining policies and procedures that support efficient and effective processes as well as maintaining strong internal controls
• Preparation of the monthly financial reporting package
• Overall accounting/finance team management, staff development and compensation planning. Managing and executing on staff succession and growth plans
• Preparation of analysis and dashboard reporting for CAO and CFO of the client group, as well as Corporate
• Producing and analyzing monthly and quarterly financial variance reports
• Preparing pipeline reports and dashboard metrics for business or product lines
• Overseeing the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities
• Key financial/accounting liaison for Business Unit Executives, Product Line owners and Corporate. Act as advisor and strategic partner to these groups for all financial, operational and client matters
• Proactive decision making support to all stakeholders
• Ownership of the annual plan and quarterly reforecast
• Ownership of all financial processes within given span of control
• Leadership of managers, supervisors and/or professional staff
• Performance and results of multiple related units
• Developing departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Controlling resources and policy formation in area of responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Audit and internal controls background is a plus