Director of Finance – Greater Chicago Area
The Director of Finance manages the day-to-day operations of all areas of accounting/finance and is responsible for the compilation of financial information, statistical reports, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, commissions, audits, tax activities and the general ledger. The incumbent will provide analysis and insight to top management on budget to actual performance and other financial information as it pertains to our operation.
In addition, the Director of Finance will also be responsible for the cost accounting function and manage the day-to-day operations for the purpose of timely and accurate product cost, variance, cost savings, and inventory reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement lean principles to automate, streamline, and improve efficiencies within the accounting department.
Anticipate financial reporting and informational needs of management and improve the quality and timeliness of information.
Provide account and financial analysis.
• Operating expense budget analysis.
• Monthly balance sheet account analysis.
• Payroll overhead and manufacturing analysis.
• Variance analysis related to budget to actual performance.
Manage the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Overall responsibility for invoicing and accounts receivable.
Manage and oversee accounts payable function.
Coordinate the efforts of the interim and Year-End audits.
Coordinate the efforts of the month-end and year-end closing activities.
Assist in managing our banking relationship.
Develop and maintain sales and use reporting procedure.
Plan and coordinate the activities within the accounting department to support internal and external requirements.
Manage, motivate, and develop accounting staff.
Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all aspects of the accounting related functions and reporting of the ERP System (Vantage/Corvu).
Assist C.F.O. with financial information requests (board package, monthly metrics, banks, etc.)
Responsible for finances and accounting for affiliated companies as needed.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accounting license preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience in an accounting management capacity in a manufacturing environment preferably in the capital equipment industry.
• Minimum of three years of cost accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing environment preferably in the capital equipment industry. Experience, knowledge and understanding of project/job costing.
• Solid knowledge and experience with personal computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Must be a “pro” in Excel including solid understanding of pivot tables, charts, and graphs.
• In depth knowledge of integrated accounting systems in an ERP environment required. Experience in Vantage highly desired.
• Must be technologically savvy with knowledge in business intelligence, ERP, profit planning software, budgeting, etc.
• Solid report writing skills required (FRX, Crystal, Corvu, etc.).
• In depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Solid background in lean accounting with demonstrated ability to implement lean principles such as automation, streamlining processes, efficiency improvement, and metrics.
Please send resumes/inquiries to lfitzgerald@arpac.com