PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of the Finance organization within guidelines set up by a board of directors. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management. Safeguarding of Company assets and accurate statement of financial position.

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as Corporate Officer to represent the Company as needed in legal and tax matters; serve as primary signatory on Company contracts, tax, leases, annual reporting, etc.
• Serve as Trustee and Administrator for Company 401K plan; and work with financial advisor and third party administrator to ensure compliance and maximum benefit of plan assets.
• Maintain state level business registrations and ensure compliance with Secretary of State requirements in each jurisdiction.
• Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
• Work with tax advisors and third parties on tax strategy, and to ensure compliance and filings are complete. This includes income tax, sales & use tax, and payroll withholding taxes.
• Serve as Administrator on all corporate bank accounts, maintain relationships with account management team, ensure maximum use of service offerings as applicable.
• Direct general accounting processes, including month-end close, and assist with financial analysis as needed to ensure accurate statement of financial position.
• Review monthly reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Direct forecasting and budget activities to ensure completeness and well documented assumptions.
• Provide support to business units in all financial activities, including reporting, forecasting and analysis.
• Provide decision support and analysis for business units for new programs as needed.
• Provide guidance for new business processes and programs impacting accounting, to ensure proper treatment and processes are established.
• Direct accounting operations work in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity.
• Champion new automated tools to ensure successful implementation and usage by the business as required.
• Assist the team with escalations and communications to the business units.
• Guide the team to seek new opportunities to improve and automate processes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and assess processes for additional structure and changes to support the growing business.
• Work across global teams effectively to ensure solid coordination of key initiatives.
• Provide coaching and development to the team to ensure learning and growth is prioritized.
• Including any other duties not specified that may be required to complete the role, and as requested by the Reporting Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications/Experience required:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience including knowledge and application of accounting and tax principles
• Experience in an accounting management or controller role
• Experience in general ledger accounting
• Experience in a financial, planning & analysis role
• Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting
• MBA or CPA preferred but not required
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP standards
• Knowledge of Sales & Use tax and Income tax principles
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
• Innovative and continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate financial information while working in a decentralized environment involving communication with remote sites
• Strong business acumen with ability to partner well and influence peer organizations
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
• Effective organization and time management skills

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