Description
Robert Half is currently working with a client seeking a Finance Director for the 5th fastest growing municipality in the country! The Finance Director must work well with the leadership, board members, and other senior executives and have strong analytical, strategic-planning, operational, and communication skills. A combination of industry and municipal accounting experience is preferred. Are you an experienced CFO or higher education accountant looking for a challenging role in a rapidly growing area? Then this may be the role for you. If you are interested please reach out directly to Thomas Twitchell on LinkedIn or call ~~~ for immediate, confidential consideration.
Responsibilities
Recognize and control insurance requirements and business risks
Own vendor relationships
Take care of financial systems implementations and upgrades
Oversee hiring, training, and retention of finance and accounting staff
Manage the relationship with independent auditors
Examine the organization’s operations and determine if cash flow is appropriate
Handle investor and investment institution relationships
Provide the finance and accounting functions with strategic management
Verify that staff comply with state and federal laws and company policies
Maintain the integrity of a company’s financial information and suggest improvements
Govern accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Requirements
Strong leadership and organizational skills
7+ years experience in accounting or finance
Municipal accounting experience is a plus
Significant fund accounting experience is a plus
MBA, CPA, CGMA, or CMA preferred but not required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong technical background in public accounting (GAAP)
5+ years’ management experience
Possess strong Microsoft Excel skills
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
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