Director of Finance

EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.DescriptionThe Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial information through supervision and oversight of Accounting Department operations and procedures, cost analysis to measure, control and forecast the company's operational and financial results. She/he will ensure financial monthly and year-end statements are both accurate and complete. He/she Will work with all company departments to support successful financial completion of projects and achieving yearly financial targets. Will support the Group HQ Controllers delivering company's monthly, yearly and budget numbers to be used for Group financial results consolidation purposes. This position requires 50% interaction time with all departments 50% finding and collecting data to elaborate financial analysis and reports.Oversee and manage accounting system and other systemsAs a member of the management team, works to align department policies and objectives with the company's objectivesEstablish and maintain controls to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, financial planning, accounts receivable process, accounts payable processes, and payroll processesMaintain Cost Accounting System. Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets,Maintain working knowledge of all system software applications in J.D. Edwards that supply information to general ledgerProvide managerial accounting information to support business operationsSubmit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basisAssist in providing schedules and commentary with respects to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of working capital, cash-flow reports, Audits, Payroll, Budgets and other as neededPrepare mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnelPrepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trendsAssist management with important financial decisionsPrepare monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planningOversee annual budgeting processPreparation and review of monthly close and monthly reportingSupport timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accountsAssist in the development of routine performance reviews and development plansConducts regular on time performance appraisals for all team membersDevelop and train team members to ensure high morale and efficiencyDevelops goals, action plans, and timetables for direct reportsAssist team with any administrative functions required such as state sales taxes filings, prices/costs review, customer credit references, credit card payments processing, etc.Supervise employees who work under the controller in preparing financial reports and budgetsMonitor a company's financial reports and determine ways to reduce costsCoordinate annual audit with external auditors to ensure timely reportsEstablishment and maintenance of standard cost rates. Perform audits to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly. Report audit resultsEnsure costing accurately reflect production operations.Backfill team for Payroll processing, Billing, 3-way match, Collections, Cash Applications and other functions as neededAnalyze data and changes in production input costs. Record cost information for use in expenditures controls.Reconcile inventories of finished goods, WIP, and other materialsReview labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels.Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results including existence and valuation. Investigate and explain adjustmentsAnalyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items monthly.Periodic audit of plant internal control structures and operational reportingPrepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts and statements to understand the financial state of businessManage and coordinate the standard cost update processManage the planning, preparation, and installation of annual budget and routine forecasts for total companyKeep up to date on the financial market to understand how to maximize profits and find new expansion areasUnderstand the financials of a company to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standingInvolvement with and supervision of Annual Audit process, Financial Statements, and other various reporting requirements.Ad Hoc processes, reporting, projects, etc. Requirements Bachelor's degree in economics/business or equivalent from credited school institution.5+ years of significant work experience in similarly sized companiesStrong controlling background required; Price Volume Mix Analysis experience a mustExperience leading forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close processes requiredAbility to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsAbility to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutionsExperience working across multiple sites/entities a plusCPA designation or graduate degree preferredStrong understanding of relational databases and structure to ensure system accuracy and integrityExcellent knowledge of MS Office with advanced experiencePosition RequirementsLocationNetceed-HQ