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- CFO (Manufacturing) - North Jersey, NJadd
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Location: North Jersey, NJ
Salary: 225K+Responsibilities:
- Manages the financial and operational functions of the Company including accounting and reporting, logistics, and human resources.
- Develops and maintains relationships with third parties such as auditors, financial service providers and tax consultants.
- Coordinates and oversees financial audits.
- Provides corporate executives with direction and management of the companies’ financial strategy and business planning as well as accurate, timely and relevant management and financial information.
- Build on existing finance function capabilities in accounting, budgeting/forecasting, and metrics reporting/analysis.
- Direct responsibility for the preparation of all financial reports, include income statements, balance sheets and statements of cash flow and other required reports for internal and external use.
- IT development systems knowledge.
- Accountable for developing departmental budgets, budget centralization.
- Corporate cost center analysis.
- Managing various Banking relationships and lines of Credit.
- Knowledge of FX (foreign currency –Euro), manage the short and long term currency needs via hedging strategies. (Currency is the biggest driver of company’s profitability).
- Managing the budgeting, strategy, execution and monitoring of exchange rates.
- Experience in M&A analysis and Private Equity funding.
- Implementing Business Process Improvement.
- Management of reporting systems, including building dashboards for suite of financial reporting.
- Risk Management.
- Knowledge of insurance and benefits.
- Inventory control.
- Overseeing supplier bill-backs, revenue generator.
- Bottom line accountability.
- SKU-level reporting.
- Develop revenue and cost matrix that include all aspects of the industry including costs per case, per person, per state, per region; manufacturing costing such as bottling, raw materials, dry goods.
- Operation analysis/ costing / benchmarking.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree preferred
- CPA
- 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting
- Strong audit background
- Deep knowledge of system implementation and integration: ERP
- Excellent communication with the ability to work with all of the organization
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Ability to drive results
- Sound business judgement
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment without large corporate infrastructure
- Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft office
- Industrial manufacturing or textile industry knowledge preferred
Please send resume to [email protected]
- Controller (Media) - New York, NYadd
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Location: New York, NY
Salary: 150KAs Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial functions of our agency, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and guiding financial decision-making. Your role is critical to maintaining the financial health and stability of our organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Oversee accounting, tax, financial systems, and reporting functions
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including:
o Prepare internal monthly financials due the 10th of each month
o Perform Budget vs Actuals variance analysis (include details on trends/variances)
o Reconcile BS accounts, Bank Statements, Credit Card Statements, and Production Hard/Freelancer Costs
o Maintain supporting Balance Sheet and P&L schedules
o Financial Management: Oversee all financial aspects of the agency, including budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting
o Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to agency management
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring
- Publish monthly reports on financial results, variance analyses, and updated financial forecasts, including revenue, pre-tax earnings, net earnings, and financial ratios
- Identify and assess a consolidated summary of risks and opportunities impacting the financial forecasts
- Develop models and provide analyses to project financial impact of business proposals
- Provide ongoing financial analysis and reporting to the CEO, COO and SVP, Finance, as a key contributor to the business planning and monitoring process
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage the agency’s annual budgets, and provide ongoing forecasting to guide financial decision-making
- Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, revenue growth strategies, and other financial performance improvements
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the agency’s financial stability and operational needs
- Compliance: Ensure the agency’s financial practices and procedures comply with accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry-specific regulations
- Audits: work with external auditors providing supporting materials for financial audits
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Oversee AP cycle and policy
- Review weekly AP aging
- Perform weekly payment selection
- Process weekly AP run and schedule payments
- Client Billing and Invoicing: Oversee the client billing process, ensuring accurate and timely invoices are issued
- Vendor and Partner Management: Manage vendor contracts, negotiate terms, and oversee vendor payments and relationships
- Subscription List: Manage all company subscriptions
- Populate weekly management reports (AP/AR)
Payroll
- Populate semi-monthly payroll data (processed through ADP)
- Work closely with HR on new hire, terminations, salary changes
- Collect and record bonus payroll data paid in December and March
- Manage 401k EE Contributions funding
- Manage HSA EE Contributions funding
- Maintain knowledge of and stay abreast of changes to reporting requirements, standards, and GAAP
Communication and Business Acumen
- Demonstrates effective leadership presence through thoughtful, polished, persuasive communication across all mediums
- Listens well, building and maintaining relationships through respect, responsiveness, and open dialogue
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency within the finance department
People Management
- Within the Finance Team, ensures that effective delegation, training, guidance, and feedback is happening and that all team members’ work meets agency and client performance standards
- Gives appropriate recognition and actively works to motivate and inspire others
- Models diversity of thought, and holds others accountable for the same
- Serves as a primary/formal manager to one or more junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and career development
- Escalates thorough performance feedback for all team members up to senior management, championing strong performance and proactively addressing low performance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus
- Extensive experience in financial management and accounting (8+ years preferred), preferably within the PR or advertising industry
- Experience in financial diligence a plus
- Strong knowledge of financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, QuickBooks, accounting software)
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting
Please send resume to [email protected]
- Director of Finance (Architecture) - New York, NYadd
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Location: New York, NY
Salary: 175K + Bonus
Director of FinanceResponsibilities:
- Management of the company’s, general ledgers.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Preparation of workpapers supporting the annual tax returns prepared on a cash basis.
- Review and recordation of journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity.
- Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
- Preparation of the year to date cash flow.
- Preparation of annual budget.
- Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
- Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close of accounting cycles.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Create reports based upon the needs of management.
- Coordinate and supervise the accounting department and its various functions up to and including payroll.
- Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Billing.
- Ensure compliance in maintaining records for 401-K retirement plan.
- Meet with project managers monthly to discuss jobs in process and labor needs
- Assist in the management of state and local income, gross receipts, as well as sales and use tax matters.
- Design and improve internal processes and procedures.
- Day-to-day accounting management with constant focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Leadership and development of the accounting department.
- Creating template reports based on needs by senior management and project managers.
- Coordinate contracts.
- Liaise with insurance brokers.
- Assess and Advise on general risk strategy.
- Liaise with outside General Counsel
- Maintain partner’s licensure and company’s state-by-state registration.
- Have an understanding of NY state and Federal Tax law.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of 10+ years Experience
- Deltek Vision proficiency is required
- Professional services Architecture industry experience preferred.
- Multistate and multinational presence experience
- Strong judgement and the ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing a team, combined with a hands-on work ethic
- Excellent analytical skills
Please send resume to [email protected]
- Controller (Consumer Products - Wholesale) - Westchester, NYadd
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Location: Westchester, NY
Salary: 140K + Bonus
ControllerWholesale consumer products company based in Westchester County, NY seeks a Controller, reporting directly to the CFO. The successful candidate will be a finance professional with a minimum of 8 – 10 years of combined management/leadership accounting experience preferably in a wholesale consumer goods environment. You must thrive in a fast-paced work environment and have the ability to multitask.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the accounting function, which includes general ledger maintenance, accurate financial recordkeeping, cash and account reconciliations, financial statement reporting, balance sheet analysis, working capital management, forecasting and analysis
- Manage the Accounting team, including the supervision of day-to-day activities and setting of policies and procedures
- Perform and supervise the monthly financial close process and ensure monthly financial statements and analysis are prepared and presented in a timely and accurate manner
- Review daily banking requirements and perform banking activities and cash management functions
- Ensure that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies, practices, and GAAP
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts by gathering, analyzing, and consolidating financial data
- Provide technical accounting, GAAP, and potentially tax guidance and support
- Responsible for completion of tax reporting including sales tax and use filings
- Prepare special reports by collecting and interpreting financial data
- Maintain internal controls and safeguarding receipts of revenue and payments of costs and expenditures
- Assist CFO in validating, designing, and recommending computer/system enhancements and reporting to ensure ongoing business requirements and management directives and needs are met
- Assist the CFO in managing banking, customer, vendor and risk management relationships
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
- Masters degree is a plus
- CPA is a strong plus / preferred
- Prior public accounting experience is a plus
Experience:
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in an accounting leadership role, managing direct reports and preferably within the wholesale consumer goods industry
- Prior experience serving on a leadership team for a privately-held company or family-owned business is a plus
- Experience with ERP information systems and reporting (NetSuite is a strong plus)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting and analysis
- Strategic thinker and problem-solver able to take initiative, plan, organize and supervise effectively
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Able to identify and manage business requirements, establish expectations, and meet deadlines
- Experience in analyzing business performance and developing and presenting financial analysis
Please send resume to [email protected]