Job Description

Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and accounts Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality. Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development. Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments. Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results. Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting. Analysing financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management. Providing strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needsDeveloping and coordinating all relationships with lending/financial institutions. Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Oversee contract bookkeeper. Assisting senior management in financial planning and results management. Work with other team members to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking. Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Coordinating and/or preparing tax schedules, returns and information. Managing relationships with debtors and creditors and ensuring compliance. Managing all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, statutory and other applicable taxes. Managing cash flow. Building an accounting department as the company grows Interacting with financial institutions Other finance and administrative duties as required. Qualifications : Master s degree mandatory in Accounting & Finance with addition core competency courses, etc. Minimum 3 to 4 years experience in a senior management role ideally with both external audit and in- house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization. Must be familiar with Company finance and accounting regulations Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask Superior management skills: ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives. Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, board of directors, and staff Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker Passion for company s mission Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines. Ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time. Team Development/Leadership Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and operations teams. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality. Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development. Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary departmental growth. Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results. Operations Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures. Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process. Ensure that Company is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board. Provide analytical support to Company s internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities. Improve administrative and operational accounting services such as treasury management, payment processing, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, taxation, etc.

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