Job Description

:Job SummaryThe candidate will be accountable for the organizations finance operations including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. The candidate is also responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. The candidate is also responsible for cash management and risk management.Key Responsibilities, Deliverables / OutcomesManagementMaintains and enforces a documented system of finance policies and proceduresManage outsourced functionsOversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectivesOperationsEnsure that accounts payable are paid in a timely mannerEnsure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payableEnsure that accounts receivables are collected promptlyProcess payroll in a timely mannerEnsure that periodic bank reconciliations are completedEnsure that required debt payments are made on a timely basisMaintain the chart of accountsMaintain an orderly accounting filing systemMaintain a system of controls over accounting transactionsReportingIssue timely and complete financial statementsCoordinate the preparation of the corporate annual reportRecommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operationsCalculate and issue financial and operating metricsManage the production of the annual budget and forecastsCalculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to managementProvide for a system of management cost reportsProvide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiationsComplianceCoordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual auditMonitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenantsComply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filingsKey SkillsOversee operations of the finance department, including the design, review and implementation of an organizational structure and finance policies and procedures adequate for achieving the goalsMaintain the chart of accountsMaintain a system of controls over accounting transactionsIssue timely and complete financial statements and operating metricsCreation and tracking of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and budget varianceKey CompetenciesAccountabilityAnalysis & Decision-making skillsOrganization / PlanningAssertiveness & Customer FocusExcellent communication and interpersonal skills

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