StevenDouglas Looking for Vice President Finance & Accounting at Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time

Our firm, StevenDouglas has been retained by a growing small cap company with positive cash flow and a healthy amount of back logged contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements: (NOT NEGOTIABLE)

● Bachelors degree in Accounting

● NetSuite experience

● Fluent in Spanish

• 10+ years of experience

Desired qualifications:

● Public Accounting experience

• CPA license

SUMMARY

As the Vice President of Finance & Accounting, you will be responsible for leading the financial operations of the organization, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effectiveness in meeting corporate objectives. This position requires a hands-on approach in the oversight of all accounting and financial functions, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management: Direct and supervise the financial and accounting team while upholding best practices and ethical standards.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Align departmental objectives with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Accounting Operations: Supervise the management of payables, receivables, and invoicing, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Process Optimization: Evaluate current financial processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable improvements.
• Financial Transactions Oversight: Monitor all vendor payments, incoming funds, and general ledger activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Accounts Receivable Monitoring: Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable and Billing Manager to keep track of outstanding invoices and ensure timely collections.
• Monthly and Yearly Financial Reporting: Direct the completion of monthly financial closes and the preparation of management and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Account Reconciliation: Lead the team in maintaining an accurate customer account database and resolving any discrepancies in accounts receivable.
• Invoice Management: Ensure the accurate coding and scheduling of invoices and payment requests within the financial system.
• Audit and Compliance: Conduct thorough reviews of all payment-related documentation to ensure adherence to company policies and regulations.
• Performance Assessment: Oversee employee performance evaluations within the department and provide targeted coaching and development.
• Financial Audits: Liaise with external auditors and suggest improvements based on audit findings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage in cross-departmental meetings to facilitate effective communication, problem-solving, and approval processes.