Refine Search Looking for Head of Finance and Accounting at Greater Phoenix Area Full Time

We are representing an exceptional, M&A-focused firm that is looking to add a Head of Accounting and Finance, with solid experience in Deltek to their Phoenix-based business unit. This role will play a critical role in building out the Accounting & Finance department for a company that plans to grow exponentially in size over the next 2-3 years and guiding the company towards financial success.

This is a hybrid, onsite 3 days a week and 2 from home if desired.

The Head of Accounting & Finance is a key leader within the organization, responsible for ensuring the financial stability and growth of the company. By establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems, they will aim to maximize the return on financial assets, while ensuring compliance with all accounting and financial reporting regulations including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The role will also oversee cost and general accounting, project cost accounting procedures, accounts receivable and collections, payroll, and risk management, among other key financial tasks.

This individual will play a vital role in fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the corporate family of companies in order to drive financial success across the organization.

Essential Functions

Following are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Manage and oversee accounting and finance functions.
• Act as a strategic partner on the leadership team and participate in the development and evaluation of the company’s goals and strategies.
• Lead the accounting and finance team including hiring, training, development, coaching, and performance management.
• Maintain full integrity of all revenues, ensuring organization policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations, are followed.
• Manage all financial reporting requirements to internal and external stakeholders, including government statutory reporting, compliance, and taxation obligations.
• Measure and report on financial KPIs, demonstrating leadership to improve metrics where necessary. Continuously work on refining and improving internal processes to maximize workflow and efficiencies.
• Oversee capital assets projects, ensuring the organization’s goals are being met.
• Compile fiscal estimates and prepares fiscal reports as requested.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities including but not limited to budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Leading or assisting in special projects and tasks as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5-10 years of experience managing an accounting function in a medium or large-size company.
• Proficiency in Deltek is preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in business or related field.
• CPA designation.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient with accounting software
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Strong financial management and technical capacity
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis with previous experience overseeing project and operating units.
• Ability to think strategically and roll-up your sleeves to get the job done.
• Skilled in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning for projects and operating units.
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, ethical conduct, and commitment to corporate mission.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

Supervisory Responsibility

The position manages all employees of the Accounting and Finance department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.