OpenTeams is looking for a talented, transformational Vice-President of Finance who will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation and a group of related business entities. The VP of Finance will report to the company President and will be a key member of the senior leadership team who must be willing to challenge the status quo while championing the strategic direction of the company. S/he will provide leadership for development, implementation, & evaluation of policies and procedures, strategies and performance of the financial functions. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision of payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, audit, tax and general accounting functions.
• Leads the accounting/finance team, setting clear goals and expectations to achieve optimal performance.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as a key finance/accounting leader and member of the Senior Leadership team with a strategic mindset that anticipates and plans for the future.
• Works with other business leaders to monitor organizational performance and make recommendations.
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Develops a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Responsible for the financial management of both long and short-range planning while building scalable systems and processes.
• Ensures appropriate maintaining of internal controls, ensuring successful audit outcomes.
• Understands in-depth the market opportunity, strategy and business model of the company while providing a unique perspective across all departments.
• Provides and executes on data, information and insights.
• Oversees and monitors ownership investments and entitles.
• Works with banking partners to raise additional capital required for expansion.
• Monitors and supervises tax strategy and planning

Education and Experience:

• Well-qualified executive with 8-10 years of experience serving as a strategic finance and accounting leader (preferably as a multi-entity VP).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal relationship and communication skills, as well as a desire to collaborate, build rapport, add value and effectively problem-solve with both direct reports and external stakeholders.
• Possesses personal qualities of integrity, humility, credibility, and a commitment to the overall corporate mission.
• Strategic minded combined with analytically proficient, with ability to understand all aspects of the business and drive strategy.
• Proven business acumen and clear comprehension of the legal, regulatory and financial elements of the business. Extensive knowledge of industry practices, trends and issues.
• Agile and decisive; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while also leading to clarity and solutions; adapts quickly and effectively to change.
• Well-versed in presentations, accustomed to addressing large groups, vendors, partners, and shareholders.
• Ability to influence and persuade through advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Pleasant demeanor and customer service focus
• Innate attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Outgoing, high energy personality