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WorldCare Pet Transport, one of the world’s leading pet relocation companies serving Fortune 500 executives, is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Finance and Operations to join its team in Darien, CT. In this position, you will manage all of the financial and operational aspects of the business, reporting directly to the CEO.
In this integral role, you will be charged with contributing to the development of the company’s strategic goals, analyzing financial performance metrics, and working to implement operational policies and procedures to drive success and growth, comply with pro forma budgets, and ensure the highest level of service to customers and clients.
This is an outstanding opportunity located in Fairfield County, CT for a finance professional with operations experience who has demonstrated management experience ideally in an entrepreneurial business. We seek an individual with the ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans.
Key Finance Responsibilities:
- Working with the CEO, direct financial management strategies including financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and policy matters to meet company objectives
- Create an annual budget and report monthly on these numbers to CEO
- Analyze the ongoing profit and loss statement and develop cost savings measures to improve profitability
- Maintain and update existing financial and operational reports
- Oversee accounts receivable to ensure the company is being paid in a timely manner and monitor outstanding payments
- Oversee accounts payable to ensure vendors are being paid in a timely manner
- Prepare additional financial reports on business and account activity as well as a a yearly report supplied to the accountant
- Oversee payroll systems
- Oversee quoting department
Key Operations Responsibilities:
* Evaluate and improve operating policies and procedures across all departments for maximum efficiency
* Hire, train, and supervise operations team, including conducting performance evaluations
* Perform quality control measures to monitor employee performance
* Using a collaborative approach, help mentor a team with varying levels of experience
* Maintain client relationships that require the generation of performance reports and any other documents of a financial or analytical nature
* Engage with accounts to address major client issues
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Demonstrated experience in managing the financial aspects of a business, including forecasting, budgeting, data analysis. Ideal candidate has a strong track record in budget management.
- Advanced level Excel skills including VBA programming, customization of applications and reports, data visualization.
- Experience managing a team of at least 10 direct reports – exceptional leadership, collaboration, presentation and interpersonal skills a necessity.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting. Master’s degree a plus.
- Superior organizational skills required to meet the daily demands of a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Exceptional analytical skills to help drive business outcomes
- Strong judgment, discretion, integrity and problem-solving skills
- Adept at addressing employee and client concerns and needs. Able to engage and oversee direct an indirect reports.
- High level of proficiency with all MS applications, including PowerPoint
- Passion for our mission of making a meaningful difference in the lives of pet owners who are relocating to a new home
- All employees are required to have full Covid-19 vaccination and booster.
Please submit your resume through Indeed. No phone calls or visits, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Our company requires Covid-19 full vaccination plus booster for employment.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Darien, CT 06820: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Corporate finance: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
