Confidential Hiring for Director of Finance Job at Akron, OH Full Time

If you are looking for something that takes all your accounting and strategic growth analysis experience and rolls it into one… this is the position for you!

We are looking for an out of the box, creative thinker in our growing company to work with basic accounting roles, budget planning and longterm strategy building.

This role supports the day to day operations and works closely with the all managers. The Controller/Finance Manager will work to develop and manage reports, financial statements, accounts payable and key performance metrics. A successful Controller/Finance Manager must have the ability to function as a part of a team and be able to think creatively and critically. The Controller/Finance Manager will contribute to strategic discussions and play an important role in our acquisition strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting the general manager in developing the company’s annual plan

• Creating and managing consolidated financial statements across companies

• Creating strategy and implementation plans for acquisitions

• Assisting in due diligence on target companies

• Manage finance team (AR/AP, Warehouse, Purchasing)

• Managing all accounting activities relating to general ledger (G/L), accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), and payroll. Ensure accounting transactions are recorded and posted in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Ensuring profit goals are achieved

• Producing company financial statements within five business days after the close of each month.

• Critically review spend to support Budget and Forecast process

• Work with external accountant or auditor as directed

• Working closely with Sales and Marketing Manager and operations manager to ensure that the collection of money is occurring at the point of service or proper paperwork for financing is being signed at the point of service.

• Managing accounts payable to take advantage of all available discounts from vendors. Where discounts are not available, pay accounts in 30 to 45 days. Avoid any finance charges being assessed for late payment.

• Reporting to general manager if company owned inventory exceeds 1% of annual sales.

• Collecting and archiving key performance data such as number of calls run, number of leads run, average sale amounts, closing ratios, client renewal percentages, etc. Produce statistical data for key managers.

• Collecting and assembling the daily report information from the managers and providing the daily report to the general manager by noon each day for the previous day’s business.

• Managing the company assets such as vehicles, information systems, and communication systems. Review and assist with Capital Expenditures.

• Follow and teach the company Code of Ethics, Team Rules, Operating Procedures, and Team Philosophy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of experience in management and cost accounting

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

• Mergers and Acquisition experience required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license/certification preferred but not required

• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application in a large, diverse organization

• Proficient knowledge of QuickBooks

• Capable to maintain confidential written and verbal information.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.

• Must pass a drug test and background check

• Present and communicate professionally (written and verbal)

• Must be a critical thinker with Strong English composition skills

• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize projects

• Positive self-starter who can take the initiative and drive their own learning

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Telephone etiquette and working knowledge of email systems

• Bilingual a plus, not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location