Vice President of Finance

Direct and coordinate financial planning and budget management functions

Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance

Analyze financial, marketing and operational data, and make recommendations to establish strategic benchmarks and goals

Monitor and analyze operating results against budget

Oversee daily operations of the finance and accounting department

Manage the preparation of all financial reports, financial outlooks, and financial forecasts

Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements

Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities

Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues

Responsible for filing tax statements on time, ensuring compliance with legal requirements

Oversee negotiation of all significant commercial, development, technology, licensing, IT services and supplier agreements with vendors, and business partners

Provide guidance and support in litigation and regulatory proceedings, employment and labor matters, and negotiations of business and financial transactions

Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures

Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process

Develop and mentor leadership and oversee the process of promotions

Maintain a trusted and collaborative relationship with senior management and executives

Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the departments goals and objectives

Serve as primary government liaison relative to financial issues

Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements

Represent the company externally to government agencies, auditors, and the general public

Oversee operations of the IT department to ensure the ability, integrity, and security for all systems and infrastructure.

Masters of Finance, Accounting or Business preferred, bachelor’s degree required

Five (5) to Ten (10) years’ experience in a mid to senior level finance or accounting position, and a CPA required

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, debt management, municipal and commercial finance requirements, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and execute business initiatives and provide tactical planning

Extensive knowledge of financial modeling, due diligence processes and deal negotiations and structuring

Solid reasoning ability and analytical skills, including organization/administration skills

Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems

Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations

Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures, and experience evaluating management processes and implementing improvements

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and logically

Ability to adapt information, evaluate facts, determine alternative solutions to problems, and to reach and communicate sound management and business decisions

Experience analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, statements and projections

Working knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis

Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Proficiency in English, and the ability to communicate in other languages (German, Spanish, etc.) is a plus.