The Mom Project Hiring for VP of Finance (40% Remote) Job at Schaumburg, IL Full Time

Company Summary: Founded in 1995, we are the leading innovator of proximity-based authentication and identification solutions. We design, develop, and manufacture a complete line of ID readers that are used in numerous applications and verticals. After 20 years of private ownership, we were acquired in 2015 by a S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company.

Office Location: Schaumburg, IL (Includes Flexible WFH Option)

Position Summary:
As the Vice President of Finance, you will oversee all financial matters and leverage that information to make informed strategic decisions. You will work closely with the President and Executive Leadership Team to provide strategic direction for all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, tax and treasury. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is key to achieving performance objectives for this role. You’ll ensure that proper financial controls are in place and that financial transactions support the overall business strategy while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

Major Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions:

• Serve as the financial advisor to the President and Executive Team, providing strategic direction to support the company’s growth and organizational strategy
• Plan and direct all aspects of the financial reporting processes, ensuring that filings, reports and other documentation complies with company, SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines
• Oversee and direct all aspects of accounting department, budget preparation, and audit function

Specific Responsibilities:
Lead quarterly financial forecasting process, reviewing financial information with Executive team members, and updating all systems with the forecasted data

Coordinate Executive team management of working capital levels, including weekly and monthly reviews focused on cash metrics. Lead internal projects designed to drive overall better cash return on investment (CRI)

Help determine KPI’s for each department and assist with monthly tracking of performance against these measures

Provide key inputs for the annual strategic plan, including analysis of revenue streams, competitor financial comparison, full financial forecast, and operating/strategic initiatives

Lead product pricing reviews with the Executive team, including initiation of price increases when determined necessary

Oversee financial close and reporting process, including generation of monthly reports. Lead review of the financial data with the Executive team of the business as well as the parent company

Manage internal control environment, including periodic reviews of controls with Accounting and Executive team members

Meet with key stakeholders and create accounting write-ups for any new types of transactions, work with Corporate Accounting team to ensure proper adherence to GAAP

Manage finance product roadmap including implementation of additional automation tools: i.e. Avalara – a sales tax automation system, Descartes – denied party screening system, Concur – expense reimbursement (additional features)

Build financial reports and presentations used by members of the Executive, Sales, and Accounting teams, primarily utilizing NetSuite and Tableau for data elements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong strategic perspective and analytical aptitude
• Admirable leadership skills with the ability to connect, motivate and engage
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make appropriate decisions for the business

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related course of study, plus 10 or more years of practical experience, is required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

Physical Demands: None specified

Work Environment : Office, Home

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life/STD/LTD
• 401K + Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive PTO Package & Paid Company Holidays
• Wellness Program