Director of Corporate Accounting – 3.5 Billion Dollar Company

(MUST HAVE CPA, PUBLIC ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE ACCOUNTING & BUDGETING EXPERIENCE)

Job Description

  •  Responsible for maintaining the general ledger for Corporate as well as subsidiary company  ledgers
  •  Manage the monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation and adjustments for certain accounts including cash, accounts payable, certain prepaid assets, certain accrued liabilities, inter-company accounts, vacation, and employee benefit accounts
  • Responsible for the preparation of the Corporate budget and quarterly forecasts
  •  Manage the monthly close process for Corporate
  •  Reporting monthly Corporate results and explaining variances from budget and forecast
  •  Providing schedules and other support to the Controller and CFO for Board of Directors; other management reports as needed
  •  Providing schedules and other support for SEC reports (10Q, 10K) Proxy, etc.
  •   Provide certain disclosures or analytics used for MD&A purposes
  •  Reviewing the calculation of the average shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
  •  Reviewing appropriateness of accounting classification of corporate payables and accruals
  •  Providing accounting assistance to department heads
  •  Performing and/or directing Sox controls in Corporate accounting processes
  •  Take a leadership role in intercompany reconciliation process.
  • Work with Treasury on developing streamlined bank reconciliation process
  •  Oversight responsibility for accounting for benefit plans
  •  Manages group responsible for Ledger to sub-ledger reconciliations and the process to ensure we have Segregation of Duties regarding various systems access.
  •  Assist in coordinating the quarterly review and annual audit by companies external auditors of “Corporate.”
  •  Assist the Corporate Controller in directing other accounting functions.  These functions may include: financial analysis, formulation, implementation and maintenance of Company accounting practices, procedures and policies 

Requirements:

  •   Bachelor degree in Accounting
  •   Minimum of seven (7) years of accounting/audit experience, including at least three (3) years of public accounting experience.
  •  Big 4 experience helpful
  •  Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) experience required
  •  General ledger and pulling data from systems experience required
  •  SEC reporting background a plus
  •   Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  •   Effective interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of employees
  •   Effective organizational, presentation and project management skills
  •   Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
  •   CPA
  •   Effective organizational, presentation and project management skills
  •   Excellent oral and written communication skills

dcd@fittsroberts.com

CFO – Los Angeles, California – 200 to 275K plus bonus

 

Job Description:

A rapidly growing 550M private equity backed services business located in Los Angeles County is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO to guide the company toward continued growth. The company has experienced a tremendous amount of growth in a short period of time as a result of organic growth and acquisitions. Future growth objectives will be achieved encompassing the same business model. Candidates must have a “hands-on” approach, proven track record in a high growth, multiple site services industry business that involves high volume/complex payroll, billing, and A/R processes, strong operational, process improvement, and internal controls development skills, and extensive experience integrating acquired companies into the current infrastructure. In return you will receive a competitive benefit and compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity. There’s a preference toward local candidates, but relocation assistance will be offered to qualified candidates open to relocation.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

International Finance Manager, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 POSITION TITLE

International Finance Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer, VP Finance

SUMMARY OF POSITION

PURPOSE

The International Finance Manager will be responsible for managing all financial and related administrative activities related to company’s businesses outside the USA. Areas of responsibility include treasury, accounting, finance, financial reporting, bonding, banking, insurance and tax. Approximately 50% international travel is anticipated.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Treasury Management

1. In cooperation with senior management, determine appropriate levels and sources of financing / bonding / liquidity. 2. Develop, manage and provide accounting support for the Company’s F/X operations, currency hedging, cash management and other related functions. 3. Maintain strong relationships with the Company’s financial institutions, surety providers and other related firms. 4. Develop a timely and accurate process of monitoring cash flow to ensure a high level of internal control and maximize return on cash assets. 5. In conjunction with senior management, develop credit policies and ensure the proper execution of these policies throughout the Company. Ensure that receivables are collected as quickly as possible to minimize working capital needs. 6. Supervise and oversee outside attorneys as required.

Accounting / Financial Reporting

1. Create, coordinate and continually evaluate/upgrade the financial programs and supporting information systems of the Company. 2. Oversee International implementation of a new global IT system. 3. Monitor compliance to company intercompany pricing policies and adapt as necessary. 4. Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, special analyses and information reports. 5. Generate creative cost saving ideas and work with other managers to develop cost studies, management metrics and other information they can use to drive revenue and profitability, increase efficiency and improve the performance of their personnel. 6. As a member of the management team, develop business plans and forecasts to estimate the future impact of business decisions and changing market conditions. 7. Supervise the development of department budgets which consolidate into an overall corporate budget and become part of the corporate business plan. 8. Develop and monitor capital expenditure budgets considering project cost, financing costs, cash flow and return on investment. 9. Establish accounting policies and ensure records are maintained in accordance with GAAP. 10. Work with independent auditors in the preparation of the Company’s annual financial statements. 11. Supply all reporting required by any debt agreements and ensure compliance with all covenants. 12. Develop and maintain an internal control structure which ensures the integrity of the Company’s information, especially in the areas of revenue and profit recognition, cash management, financial reporting, tax compliance, etc. 13. Supply all reporting required in the debt agreements and insure compliance of all debt covenants.

Insurance / Tax

1. Along with outside advisors, develop and coordinate tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities on a worldwide basis. 2. In conjunction with outside advisors, ensure that the Company is in compliance with all income tax regulations including those related to intercompany pricing. 3. Review and adopt corporate insurance coverage to ensure that Company has the appropriate levels of insurance at the lowest cost. 4. Review and implement employee benefit plans that provide competitive coverage at the lowest cost.

Human Resources

1. Manage international departmental personnel to make best use of their skills; select employees wisely and develop their capabilities; administer discipline fairly; and handle human resource matters in accordance with Company policies in order to drive individual and group performance. 2. Foster Company’s culture by fully supporting its brand identity, company values and high expectations. 3. Champion, organize and monitor clear channels of communication and coordination between functional counterparts throughout the Company (i.e., across entities and between personnel in sales, estimating, marketing, project management, engineering, finance, purchasing, operations and quality.)

QUALIFICATIONS .

Education – A Masters of Business Administration and/or a Bachelor of Science in Accounting .

Experience – Recent experience in Construction or Engineering Industry is a requirement for out of state candidates. – 10+ years of progressively challenging experience in an international accounting/finance environment. – Demonstrated successful financial management experience. –

Experience in Project Type businesses

dcd@fittsroberts.com

National Searches: 3 CFO Positions with Private Equity Group from 125K to 170K plus Equity!!!!

CFO #1        

Detroit, MI – Healthcare

 

Midwest-based healthcare services company (sub $20mm of revenue) seeks to hire a Chief Financial Officer.  Along with the President and CEO, the CFO will be expected to provide leadership and management of finance, accounting and administrative functions.  The CFO will be a key person on the executive leadership team responsible for planning and executing strategic growth initiatives. In particular, this person will (i) manage the Company’s accounting function including supervising accounting staff, (ii) interface with lenders and shareholders, (iii) be responsible for budgeting, financial analysis and financial reporting, including designing and implementing detailed operational and financial reports, and (iv) oversee all administrative functions such as HR, IT, insurance, facilities management, etc.   Position includes equity ownership potential.

COMPENSATION RANGE 

$140K – $170K salary, plus bonus, plus equity

CFO # 2 

Tampa FL – Light manufacturing/service

Florida-based Company engaged in light manufacturing and business services (single facility, approximately $25mm in revenues) seeks to hire a Chief Financial Officer.  Along with the President and CEO, the CFO will be expected to provide leadership and management in an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented environment.  This person will (i) manage the Company’s accounting function, (ii) supervise accounting staff, (iii) interface with lenders and equity holders, and (iv) be responsible for budgeting, financial analysis and financial reporting, including designing and implementing detailed operational and financial reports.  The initial 6-12 months of the position will include transitioning to a new internal accounting system.   Longer-term, the CFO will be a key person on the executive leadership team responsible for planning and executing strategic growth initiatives.  Position includes equity ownership potential.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$130K – $150K salary, plus bonus and equity opportunity

CFO #3

Springfield, IL – Trucking/transportation industry

Currently family owned and run – CEO and CFO will be staying on for a transition period.  They truck agricultural liquid products like corn oil and corn syrup. Company is very profitable, business is consistent, very customer service oriented.   About $20 million in revenue.

COMPENSATION RANGE

125-130K base, bonus and equity.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | www.cfstaffing.blogspot.com | http://twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU
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