VP/Director of Finance

We have a growing privately held manufacturing client seeking an Interim VP of Finance. Seeking a consultant who can lead an ERP transformation, setting up new chart of accounts and implementing new cost accounting standards. Apply today for this long-term contract transformation engagement!

Responsibilities:

• Work with the management team to set financial and accounting goals and objectives

• Prepare and communicate monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors and the management team of each subsidiary

• Report examples include a P& L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Budget vs Actual, forecast vs Actual, 12 Month Rolling Forecast

• Maintain Cost Accounting Standards used to develop Certified Cost/Pricing Data compliant to the FAR

• Work with the operational and business teams to establish budgets and forecasts

• Analyze job and contract costing compared to plan

• Periodic reviews and adjustments to the pricing model based on financial results

• Overall Business Financial analysis and recommendations for improvement

• Ensure timely and consistent preparation of year-end financial statements, bank reporting, financial analyses and other reports requested my management

• Meet frequently with the team to discuss, review, and analyze the financial status of the organization

• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process

• Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the corporation and its subsidiaries

• Review company financial statements for accuracy and clarity

• Manage all payroll activities including 401k weekly reporting and annual reconciliation

• Direct liaison with the external accounting firm, banking, and insurance partners

• Ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal regulations and tax codes

• Manage and improve cash flow while protecting company assets

• Manage collection of Accounts Receivable and payment of Accounts Payable on a timely basis

• Administer contracts and compliance to government accounting practices when necessary

• Manage accounting staff of 5 to 8 employees

• Develop and execute cost accounting structures

• Develop, maintain and improve internal financial controls

• Maintain confidentiality of financial and business records

• Monitor and comply with record retention requirements

• Participate and contribute in company strategic plans

• Continuous and never-ending improvement to build a strong and positive company culture that values people

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• Familiar with GAAP

• Finance and/or accounting in a manufacturing company

• Ability to demonstrate prior experience in a similar role

• Self-motivated and self-directed

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to manage and develop staff

• Competent with computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and accounting software

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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