ATHENA Consulting Hiring for Director of Finance – Chicago IL Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

The Director of Finance position is responsible for the financial health of our client. Manages the Accounting and Economic aspects of the company by enforcing a financial strategy aimed toward long-term growth. Additional duties include overseeing the finance and scheduling department, conducting financial assessments, generating reports, establishing company budgets and conduct risk assessments on business initiative. Plans and directs all aspects of financial and accounting activities at the facility by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to the our client’s Policies and Procedures, develops, analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting information in order to assess operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and industry benchmarks
• Prepares financial analyses of operations, reviews systems for efficiency improvement, and is involved in the strategic planning process and other projects as required.
• In coordination with senior management, establishes major economic objectives and policies for the Company and prepares reports that detail the company’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and future operations
• Coordinate with Scheduling to review Labor forecast
• Assists in monitoring organizational compliance with all financial provisions of the management contract.
• Reports and maintains Sales Tax Compliance
• Prepares and performs account reconciliations
• Prepares, reviews and approves journal entries
• Reviews and maintains balance sheet detail records; performs account analysis
• Reviews and maintains prepaid accounts
• Ensures integrity of financial statements including the balance sheet.
• Reviews, monitors and reconciles cash on a daily basis
• Reviews and reconciles A/R and A/P control accounts to detail aging
• Prepares and reviews financial statements with management personnel
• Reviews purchasing of operational and capital assets and manages the Reserve Fund
• Reviews the recordkeeping of third party sub-contractors
• Reviews, prepares and analyzes information for financial statements and reports
• Supervises the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales processes and payroll
• Reviews and approves payroll, ensuring all pay is calculated and distributed correctly and in accordance with Unite Here Local 1 CBA. Serves as a backup for payroll processing
• Oversees garnishments, monthly union benefit reporting and assists in Union grievance and arbitration meetings as needed
• Verifies and checks the accuracy of general ledger coding
• Assists with the development and implementation of all aspects of financial reporting
• Prepares monthly and annual financial statements and other financial reports. Assists in the preparation of the Annual Budget, Annual Forecast and Annual Report
• Analyzes financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; recommends appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals
• Analyzes information concerning facility operations such as daily food sales, patron attendance, labor costs to prepare budget and to maintain cost control of facility operations
• Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested. Works with auditors in verifying financial information and procedures.
• Directs the maintenance of accounting and other related procedures and controls.
• Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems
• Performs other accounting functions and coordinates tasks with other department personnel
• Oversees Food and Beverage operations during event to ensure client satisfaction
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees in the Finance Department/Food and Beverage. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Arts/Sciences degree in Accounting/Finance as well as seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in a senior level accounting/financial/food and beverage management position of a hospitality company. Financial analysis experience in the hospitality industry of 5 to 7 years, experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Thorough knowledge of financial and cost accounting
• Excellent math skills and attention to details
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management and clients
• Detail oriented
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software and be willing to learn and use accounting and financial reporting software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

No certifications are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While perform the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long hours, use hands to handle files, type and operate office machines; to talk and hear on the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for review of statistical and other financial records and information.

HOURS OF WORK AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Some extended work hours may be required. Minimum travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location