Independence, Ohio, United States Looking for Director of Finance and Accounting at permanent Full Time

Full Job Description

As the Director of Finance and Accounting, you will play a pivotal
role in leading our client’s finance organization. Your contributions
as an executive team member will drive them towards their ambitious
growth objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track
record of success in managing finance and accounting functions in the
technology industry.

1.     Leadership:

·        Develop
and execute financial strategies, forecasting capital, and team
requirements.

·        Create action plans to enhance financial
performance and refine platform pricing strategies.

·       
Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to boost revenue and
upsells.

·        Guide and oversee the implementation of vital
KPIs.

2.     Financial Management:

·        Manage all
facets of financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting.

·        Ensure accurate and timely monthly and year-end close
processes.

·        Develop and maintain robust financial
accounting systems.

·        Manage accounts payable including
vendor approval and relationships

·        Manage accounts
receivable including collections and commercial relationships

·
Co-managing (with Sales Team) customer subscription agreements,
payment, and ongoing invoicing arrangements and changes thereto”

·        Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s
risk profile.

·        Monitor and manage company expenses to
minimize and reduce cost of operations relative to business levels.

·        Develop appropriate process/system documentation and
redundancies to mitigate continuity risks.

·        Maintain,
update and improve Financial Plan and Forecast Model.

·       
Responsible for maintaining, updating and improving Financial Plan and
Forecast Model.

·         Co-manage (with Sales Team) customer
subscription agreements, payment, ongoing invoicing arrangements and
changes thereto.

3.     Payroll management:

·       
Manage onboarding, payroll processing, bonus and commission
arrangements, benefits.

4.     Compliance:

·       
Ensure that the company complies with all tax, legal and regulatory
requirements.

·        Ensure that record-keeping meets the
requirements of auditors and government agencies.

·      Lead
relationships with service partners/provides including banking,
investment management, risk management/insurance, health insurance
TPO, tax & accounting advisor.

·        Establish, document and
implement suitable financial controls appropriate for a company of our
client’s size and stage of development.

5.     Management:

·        Lead outsourced accounting and finance teams,
fostering optimal performance.

·        Provide training,
guidance, and direction to enhance performance, skills, and knowledge
of the finance team.

·        Automate business process systems
to the greatest extent possible.

·        Be a productive
member of the executive leadership team.

·        Prepare and
present monthly quarterly and annual performance metrics and analysis.

·        Quarterback annual planning process.

·       
Present at quarterly board meetings.

·        Respond and
fulfill requests from capital constituencies such as current
investors, potential investors, bankers and the board of directors.

Requirements

·        Minimum of 7 years in a senior financial
role, preferably in a tech company.

·        Strong
understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and budgeting.

·  
Proven experience in finance management, analysis, and strategic
planning.

·        Exceptional leadership skills and strong
interpersonal abilities.

·        Outstanding communication and
presentation skills.

·        Bachelor’s degree in business,
finance, or a related field.

Benefits

·        Competitive base
salary

·        Performance-based bonus

·        401(k)
plan with company match.

·        Comprehensive health, dental,
and vision insurance.

·        Unlimited vacation and flexible
working arrangements.

·        Continuous learning and career
development opportunities.

·        Hybrid remote schedule with
on-site meetings as determined/agreed upon by executive and leadership
team.