• Provide Analytical support to assist Financial Reporting in compiling, entering, reconciling and interpreting financial data into meaningful information that meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and can be used for decision making by management.
  

• Perform month-end close responsibilities, including preparation of financial statement analysis, transaction research, maintenance and distribution of reports, and analytical support to cost center managers.
• Prepare financial analysis for Senior Management including explanations of variances to forecast, plan, and prior periods and other ad hoc analysis as requested.
• Proactively identify and communicate financial issues on a timely basis..
• Perform reporting administration responsibilities including hierarchy updates, outline maintenance, calculation updates, data loads and integrity validation in Oracle and Hyperion.
• Assist with coordination of the annual plan and monthly forecast cycles including maintenance of Plan Guidelines documentation.
• Provide Financial Analysis and support to the Procurement organization for $300M in annual commodity spend
• Identification and analysis of various cost savings initiatives
• Accounting and financial analysis for over $200M in inventory including supporting initiatives to optimize inventory performance
• Knowledge of or interest in commodity hedging strategies and financial instruments

Description

• This role will Provide direction and strategic planning of the Out of Home Channel (Foodservice, C-Stores & Alternative channels) through financial insights, analysis and guidance in achieving overall profitability.
• This role will also Serve as a strategic business partner to internal customers and stakeholders to ensure financial integrity of processes and performance.
• Lead reporting and analysis involving customer and product portfolios. Advise on margin enhancement opportunities
• Manage monthly forecast process and develop annual budgets
• Manage month-end close process and interpretation of financial results.
• Finance lead for bid development. Evaluate financial risks & opportunities considering Company strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic insights, analysis and recommendations relating to current & future business performance & strategies.Drive high performance culture by providing guidance, direction, and developmental leadership to direct reports.
• Partner with IT to drive system enhancements and focus on continuous improvements that will impact overall business processes.
  

• 5+ years finance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience supporting Sales and Marketing preferred.
• Knowledge - Knowledge of financial processes, including modeling, internal controls, analysis, reporting and budgeting. Must have deep understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.  
• Skills - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications; advanced skills in Excel desired.  
• Systems/Applications – end user experience in Hyperion Essbase, Tableau and Oracle/other ERP preferred.
• Abilities - Strong critical thinking abilities, a bias for action, and high degree of accountability to drive business results required.  Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative abilities in building business partnerships. Ability to interpret data and translate them into business cases. Attention to detail and accuracy, intellectual curiosity, multi-tasking abilities and manage priorities effectively. Must be results-driven.

  
  

   

• My client is a full-service law firm with offices around the world and a staff as diverse as the practice areas we support.
• Their clients range from Fortune 100 companies to medium and small corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms. 
• They are Known for their commitment to excellence, They strives to provide superior service to their clients as well as our fellow employees.

• The Financial Systems Manager is responsible for the management and administration of the Firm’s financial systems.
• The Financial Systems Manager leads efforts relating to the planning, design, development, testing, and implementation of various financial systems.
• This role closely collaborates with finance team leadership, the IT function, and other internal and external resources to identify continuous improvement opportunities and to support efforts in delivering superior tools and service to its customers.

• Assist team with the troubleshooting and documentation of issues and their resolution; evaluating, designing, documenting, and prioritizing enhancement requests.
• Manage 1st and 2nd tier financial system application support
• Implement standards and best practices for supporting Financial Systems and related BI solutions.
• Collaborate with BI team responsible for coordinating with Finance, IT, and other resources to document reporting requirements, understand key metrics, and identify opportunities for improvement in the methods for delivery of information.
• Understand the relationship between existing financial system modules, integrations, and other related systems in order to maintain their integrity in a changing environment.
• Oversee financial system operational responsibilities such as data integrity checking, month-end processing, systems setups, and other related duties.
• Collaborate with all finance areas to assess financial system application security, enhancement needs, and process transformation
• Implement and manage a multiyear roadmap in an effort to modernize critical aspects of financial systems and related business processes.
• Partner with Finance and IT on financial systems strategy and execution on a global basis.
• Vendor relationship management, including statements of work, consulting resource onboarding, invoice processing, etc.
• Prepare project budgets and provide reporting on budget vs. actual activity.
• Leverage project management experience to lead a variety of financial system initiatives, ensuring scope and budget are properly managed and that the business needs are met.

• The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience supporting accounting and/or finance functions, showing progressive growth in responsibilities. 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar area of study is required. 
• A comprehensive understanding of the law firm or professional services industry is necessary. 
• Strong accounting and systems skills including accounting principles and common accounting terminology is required. Candidates should have strong technical skills and experience with a variety of financial systems, including, but not exclusive to Chrome River and Elite 3E.
• This candidate will have strong, analytical, research, and conceptual thinking skills.
• The ability to work independently, comprehend business requirements, and proactively identify system capabilities to address business requirements is critical.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow through skills are required in order to management multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment.
• The ability to lead and work effectively on a team and with both business and technical teams is required.
• This candidate must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and be proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented.
• This individual should possess strong written and oral communication skills in order to clearly and concisely summarize observations, conclusions, and recommendations.
  

• Responsible for preparation of financial statements, standard costs, variance and capital expenditure analysis, budgeting and cost control. This position provides support to both the Plant Manager at the location and the Chief Financial Officer.

• Participate in, oversee, and audit the primary functions of the finance area, which includes month end closings, year-end audits, preparation of the business plan, and financial reporting.
• Provide Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analysis.
• Prepare variance analysis, understand root cause and drive for corrective action.
• Provide general ledger administration for location, ensuring common factors are applied uniformly.
• Prepare and oversee audit for location.
• Provide tax administration
• Monitor payroll, sales and use taxes, to compliance standards.
• Perform tax planning and preparing for tax audits
• Manage Assets
• Monitor and recommend inventory control to ensure proper level of inventory items.
• Monitor fixed assets control including reports on assets.
• Perform and review capital budgeting, IRR calculations and the preparation of Capital Expenditure Requisitions.
• Experience with Sage FAS is a plus.
• Provide Cash Management
• Manage Petty Cash
• Cost Accounting
• Shop order analysis to insure timely closeout and reporting accuracy
• Standard cost maintenance
• Efficiency and usage variance analysis
• Budgeting and Business Plan
• Prepare the budget for location
• Provide management team with budget variance analysis and reporting
• Operations Management Support
• Prepare analysis and help facilitate Monthly Performance Reviews for location
• Prepare analysis and help facilitate Operations for Excellence Reviews for location
• Oversee the Accounts Payable invoice coding and review
• Drive cost reduction and cost containment initiatives
• Perform sales plan variance analysis and work with Sales group to make sure sell prices support run sizes and manufacturing cost at an acceptable profit margin
• Involvement in special projects as assigned. This will include reviewing situations, devising project plan, implementing as well as insuring appropriate training.
• All other duties assigned by either Operations Manager or CFO.
  

• High proficiency – Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Flexibility in hours to meet deadlines/Overtime as needed
  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting strongly preferred.
• Lean training and experience desirable
• 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing accounting environment.
  

• The Chief Financial Officer will hold the responsibility to develop and deploy Firm-wide tools and analyses necessary to assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company’s long-term strategy.
• He/she will assume the senior financial-management role within the group and will be responsible for partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of timely and accurate financial management systems and strategies.
  

• Serve as a member of executive leadership team reporting directly to the CEO;
• Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company’s long-term strategy;
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO, COO, and Executives; provide monthly and quarterly analysis with recommendations for improving business performance;
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plan;
• Assist the CEO in establishing yearly objectives and selecting and recommending engagement of the independent auditors;
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the auditors and manage preparation and support of annual audits and tax return filings;
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management;
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution;
• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast by unit (vs. budget);
• Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new product launches);
• Develop, maintain and measure capital budget;
• Oversee cash, investment, asset management, financing strategies, activities, and banking relationships;
• Oversee the accounting and IT departments to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting and business systems and function; supervise company finance and IT staff with a goal of building an effective and responsive team;
• Serve as the lead manager on performing and completing due diligence on identified and engaged acquisition candidates;
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions; and
• Manage the company’s real estate affairs and coordinate with real estate counsel to ensure proper acquisition, disposition, operation and maintenance of properties.
  

Education

• Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Business Acumen
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cost Accounting
• P&L Management
• Cost Management
• Written Communication
• Analytical Skills
  

Director/VP of Finance

Based in Dallas, Texas Area,

Job Summary

Reporting to the CEO, President, and executive team helping assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company’s long-term strategy. The Director/VP of Finance will develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. The Director/VP of Finance will engage the board audit committee around issues, trends, and changes in the financial results of the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Optimize the capabilities of the financial organization by assessing talent and coaching and mentoring where appropriate, and by developing the most effective team structure. Build a cohesive team that optimizes each individual’s strengths and interests in their daily work so that each team member is motivated to do well. Ensure that the team works well so that the team is regarded as valued partners with the rest of the business.
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with all key stakeholders including the extended executive leadership team, the Board of Directors, auditors, regulators, outside counsel and others as appropriate.
• Apply technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with and efficient application of U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, corporate overhead and restaurant performance.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems as needed.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Prepare and maintain regular internal and Board financial reports and presentations including weekly, monthly and quarterly performance.
• Complete analysis of financial results and develop recommendations (strategic and tactical).
• Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., new franchise sale deals, asset acquisition, new product launches)
• Develop and maintain the company’s annual operating budget and updated forecasts
• Oversee all aspects of cash management and cash controls.
• Manage the company’s insurance program, including the employee benefits insurance.
• Manage the company’s real estate accounting consisting of leases and sub-leases with various landlords
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s retail sales, operations, and business plans.
• Oversee the Information Technology department and related system initiatives, including PCI compliance and appropriate cyber-security risk mitigation.
• Oversee the Human Resources, payroll processing, and employee benefits and related programs and initiatives.
• Oversee the sourcing and vendor management department and related initiatives.
• Oversee contracts management and related controls.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting
• Coordinate accurate filing of all tax returns and recording of deferred tax assets.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• 10 years progressive experience in financial planning, reporting, and budgeting
• 7 years multi-unit retail or service oriented (restaurant) industry.

Other Criteria (Preferred)

• Franchise experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Franchise: 3 years (Preferred)
• financial planning, reporting and budgeting: 10 years (Required)
• multi-unit retail or service oriented (restaurant) industry: 7 years (Required

Audit Senior Associate

a growing St. Louis-based CPA firm, has an immediate need for a Senior Associate in our Assurance Services department.  My client specializes in serving privately held companies in a wide array of industries such as manufacturing and construction in addition to not-for-profits and employee benefit plans.  The Senior Associate position is a high profile position with respect to interaction with client owners and senior management, staff supervision and development, and overall firm management.  Client service responsibilities include financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA with 3  – 4 years of public accounting experience

• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards

• Knowledge of Knowledge Coach audit software and research or similar electronic automated systems (CCH Product)

• Construction contract accounting background a plus

• Corporate and individual income  tax background a plus

My client has been recognized as a “Best Places To Work” by the St. Louis Business Journal, Accounting Today, and others for several years running, and has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.  they offer competitive compensation & benefits in a flexible work environment that values work/life balance.

• My client is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to support our Sales Operations by calculating and reporting commissions, bonuses, rebates, and Corporate buying group activities. 
• They will also support manufacturing for month-end close as well as inventory related items. 
• This position will report to the division controller.

• Primary Contact/Liaison for Sales Directors
• Calculation of Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Commissions & Bonuses for domestic and international sales teams
• Reporting on Corporate buying group sales activities
• Calculation of rebates, price adjustments and rebate commission deductions
• Maintenance of Commission Matrixes and Corporate Buying Group contracts
• Maintenance of rebate program summaries
• Month-end closing activities for the plant
• Assist with inventory analysis and cycle counts as needed.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations.
• Assist with GL / expense analysis.
• Special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• 5+ years accounting experience
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office, primarily Outlook and Excel.
• Highly proficient and intermediate knowledge of MS Excel.  Experience with Database management preferred
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Customer-focused with sensitivity to deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in teams and interact with all levels of the organization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years experience in accounting – preferably manufacturing
• Highly proficient in Excel – Large portion of job requires exceptional Excel skills, including pivots, v-look ups, if statements, and many other formulas.
  

Corporate Controller (Mifflinburg, PA)

The ideal candidate would have the following qualities:

• Exceptional knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost accounting, cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent communication/computer skills
• Highly proficient with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation
• Possess advanced knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting best practices, standards, and state/national regulations
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements and a desire to improve efficiency
• Exhibits sound judgment, attention to detail and problem solving
  

Controller responsibilities include:

• Manage staff and all other aspects of the Accounting Department
• Create dashboard reporting tools that ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all levels of management
• Assist with all areas of financial management including the creation of departmental budgets
• Manage day to day and long-term cash flow analysis
• Ensure timely financial statement creation/reporting monthly, quarterly and annually
• Evaluate and improve all company service contracts
• Oversee the company transaction processing systems and the daily information flow between departments
• Define, benchmark and implement accounting policies and operational best practices
• Develop new and innovative solutions to operational issues
• Report and monitor all issues regarding legal, cashflow, OSHA, DOL etc., ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverages, evaluate needs and plans regularly
• Ensure record keeping meets all compliance requirements, maintain relationships with external auditors and investigate findings and recommendations
• Manage all financial and tax strategies
• Assist management with the creation of an overall strategic plan for the company
• Assist department heads to create and manage all capital expense requests and budgets
• Advise/strategize with senior management on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiation, and benchmarks
  

Educational Requirements

• Minimum education required is a Bachelors’ degree in accounting, finance or Business Administration with an emphasis on Accounting or a related field 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license preferred