Objectives of this role
- Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs
- Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same
- Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
- Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows
- Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action
Responsibilities
Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract / grant compliance and reportingResearch revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancementPerform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiativesOversee HR operations by coordinating with external service providers (ex : payroll, benefits, recruitment) and internal staff responsible for other aspects of HRMonitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of companyManage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex : Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general)Required skills and qualifications
Five or more years of experience in executive leadership rolesExcellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrityExceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skillsUnderstanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planningWorking knowledge of how to raise capital outside traditional lines of creditPreferred skills and qualifications
Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or financeInternational finance experienceExperience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relationsExecutive experience with SaaS business models and their associated revenue recognitionProfessional certification (ex : Certified Public Accountant)J-18808-Ljbffr