What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Finance Manager position at Gateway Group Personnel?
Position Summary: Oversees the financial function of the organization. Performs, supervises, and directs financial management activities across multiple departments. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions from an extensive variety of financial data. Interacts with internal business unit associates, customers, suppliers, service providers, and external professionals. Functions as a collaborative team member while performing any duty assigned to best serve the organization.
Job Functions:
Supervises staff including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution. Ensures all duties are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Participates in formulating and administering company policies and strategic planning. Prepares and executes financial plans as reviewed by executive leadership.
Oversees all accounting and finance functions and manages multiple departments using independent judgment and discretion. Directs and coordinates departmental activities to attain organizational goals and objectives. Departments under oversight include Accounting, Credit, Pricing/Margin, IT, and Inventory Control.
Serves as custodian of funds, securities, and assets of the organization. Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on organizational policies and operations. Represents the company in banking and financial relations.
Creates and reviews analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives as they pertain to P&L and balance sheet statements. Reviews financial data for accuracy and resolves discrepancies, including year-end audit.
Prepares monthly forecasts and the annual budget in collaboration with senior leadership, utilizing multiple platforms to gather information. Measures company performance against established benchmarks.
Enforces financial discipline, guidelines, and internal controls. Oversees processes and audit compliance.
Proactively develops and maintains effective reporting and management processes to identify, measure, and drive business decisions from key financial data. Implements advanced systems, policies, and procedures related to the organization's fiscal function and performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance
- Prior Controller or equivalent leadership role required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Audit and compliance experience
- Proven team management, analytical, and communication skills
- Working knowledge of Credit, Pricing, and Inventory Control functions
- Forecasting and budgeting experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in SAP and AS400
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI and SharePoint