Finance, Risk, and Tax Manager - Ruston, United States - Hunt-Guillot & Associates

Description

The Finance, Risk, and Tax Manager is a direct-hire position working for HGA at our corporate office in Ruston, LA.

The Finance, Risk, and Tax Manager position demands expertise in financial management, tax compliance, risk assessment, and policy development, ensuring organizational efficiency and compliance across various functions.

• Oversee annual insurance renewal process and recommend improvements.
• Manage insurance invoices, claims, and Certificate of Insurance (COI) issuance.
• Coordinate insurance audits and compliance efforts, develop risk assessment and policy.

• Liaise with external tax firm, ensure tax compliance, and develop tax planning strategies.
• Review tax estimates and returns, manage tax payments, and monitor tax legislation.
• Coordinate international tax compliance and provide strategic tax support.

• Develop sales/use tax policies, oversee return filing, and manage audits.
• Monitor tax laws, collaborate with external accounting firm, and ensure cross-functional tax accuracy.

• Develop and implement fixed asset policies, maintain asset records, and ensure financial reporting compliance.
• Reconcile fixed asset sub-ledgers, manage depreciation, and collaborate on asset management.

• Maintain lease accounting framework, ensure compliance, and manage lease inventory.
• Support lease renewals and negotiations, reconcile lease accounting, and provide advisory.

• Oversee D&B account management, conduct credit profiling, and perform due diligence.
• Develop risk management policies, collaborate cross-functionally, and provide continuous monitoring.

• Streamline financial consolidation processes, oversee month-end close, and analyze financial data.
• Contribute to budgeting and financial planning, supervise accounting staff, and support strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate with external registered agent, manage Service of Process, and handle compliance notifications and updates.

• Bachelor's degree in a business discipline required; Master's degree in accounting/finance preferred. CPA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in accounting or finance in medium-large organizations with 100 employees or more.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls development, and consolidation accounting needed.
• Proficiency in automated ERP accounting systems, and recent versions of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro required; Power BI or other data visualization software experience desired.
• Prior experience in income tax, sales/use tax, licensing, compliance, insurance programs strongly preferred.
• Ideal candidates will be located within daily commuting distance of Ruston, LA.