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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of the organization and ensuring that financial goals are met. This position requires a deep understanding of financial principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. The Finance Manager will work closely with senior management to develop and implement financial plans that support the overall strategic objectives of the organization. Key responsibilities include managing the finance team, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing insights and recommendations to improve financial performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing financial operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. They will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of making sound financial decisions under pressure. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career and make a significant impact on the financial success of the organization.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
- Coordinate, analyze, and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors.
- Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
- Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms' performance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting.
- Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
- Work with Human Resources to secure candidates who will be an asset to the finance department.
- Establish and maintain financial controls with the accounting department.
- Monitor banking activities of the organization.
- Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
- Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting of the organization's Savings and Retirement Plan.
- Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
- Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
- Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
- Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that record-keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
- Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
- Experience with financial planning and strategy.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
- Ability to develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of improving financial performance.
- Experience with audit and tax functions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial forecasting and budgeting?
- How do you ensure compliance with financial regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you improved financial performance in a previous role?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure in a financial management role?
- What financial software and systems are you proficient in?
- How do you communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders?
- Can you describe your experience with audit and tax functions?
- How do you manage and motivate a finance team?
- What strategies do you use to ensure adequate cash flow for an organization?
- Can you provide an example of a financial policy or procedure you developed and implemented?
