What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director position at Metropolitan Management Group?
Department: Finance
Location: Metropolitan Companies Fort Washington
Metropolitan Companies is looking for a Finance Director to join our team! The Finance Director will be responsible for monthly accounting activities such as reviewing journal entries, month end review analytics, and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate is a result driven person who aims to collaborate with key business partners, while leading a team in a fast-paced environment. This leader will oversee a team that collaborates on accounting related matters to achieve organizational objectives for the divisions they support. We have a competitive package that include benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability), holiday pay, paid time off, bonus, 401K plan, etc. If you are flexible, motivated and want to join a growing company, then this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and manage the monthly accounting close including journal entry review and analytical review of the Income Statement.
• Oversee & effectively manage A/R, A/P, payroll ledgers, credit/collections, and cash flow
• Perform financial planning and analysis for financial forecasts, budget development and reporting, and budget control.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Develop clear and concise financial statements and presentation of materials.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Review accounting policies/procedures, systems & controls, data integrity, efficiency & effectiveness improvements with manager and provide recommendations for changes.
• Lead, mentor, and ensure engagement of direct reports while working to establish short-and long-term goals and objectives while making sure reporting deadlines are met
• Collaborate with process owners to evaluate business requirements, analyze transactions, and propose accounting treatment based on customer contracts.
• Present recommendations to immediate manager, including senior leadership when needed.
• Provide research, analysis and insight into financial trends, statistical ratios, variance, budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop business valuation models and market analysis.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as requested.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Competencies:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a team with a proven ability to meet department goals and implement change.
• Strong problem solving, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and self-prioritize work.
• Has advanced and deep knowledge of financial and accounting systems.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• High proficiency in WORD, EXCEL and Outlook. VBA and financial modeling skills are a huge plus.
• 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting role.
• Large corporate experience and construction experience a plus
Preferred:
• 10 years' experience in finance or accounting.
• Previous experience managing a team.
Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability)
• Health Savings Plan (HSA)
• 401k Plan/Match
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
