Director of Finance - New York, United States - Vaco

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    • Our Client is looking to fill a Director of Finance position. The Director is an integral member of their Financial Operations team and will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing all financial aspects with the main goal of achieving our clients financial objectives. Check out this great opportunity to join a best-in-class aging services provider.

      Excellent benefits including 35 PTO, annual bonus, company paid pension plan, generous optional medical, dental and vision plans.

      Our client has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" for 2023 by , one of the leading business journals in the state.

      The Director of Finance will lead and develop the Finance Operations function which oversees and manages all finance, accounting and reporting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation and profit and loss reporting. Oversee all activities related to annual regulatory audits, tax compliance, and cash flow planning. Ensure that the required systems, policies and procedures are in place to support effective, efficient and compliant finance operations. Assist with the development and execution of strategic initiatives and long-term planning efforts.

      Responsibilities
      • Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
      • Oversee all finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, T&E processing, fixed assets accounting, capex accounting, and financial reporting
      • Maintain internal controls / policies and procedures and safeguards for receipt of revenue, expense payment processing, petty cash management, company credit card usage, T&E management and organizational budgets
      • Coordinate all audit & tax activity, ensuring audits with unmodified opinions and timely filing of tax returns
      • Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep the company leaders abreast of the organization's financial status
      • Administer the annual budgeting and planning process ensuring it is consistent with organization's strategic plan, goals and initiatives; review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
      • Responsible for implementation of accounting and financial process improvements, including digitization of accounting transactions
      • Assist the CFO in engaging the Finance Committee regarding the organization's financial results
      • Understand financial drivers, opportunities and challenges of organization incorporating relevant benchmark information. Provide actionable advice to drive the company forward and execute its strategy
      • Leverage strengths of finance team members and develop and implement appropriate continuing education programs to ensure staff are aligned to their respective roles and positioned to achieve both individual and organizational goals
      Qualifications
      • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
      • Five years' experience in a similar role combined with 3-5 years of audit experience for a Big-4 or other leading audit firm; preferred
      • Working knowledge of long-term care facility operations and third-party reimbursement (e.g. Medicare / Medicaid)
      • Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allow for financial data interpretation versus simple reporting
      • Knowledge at expert level general office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite as well as strong understanding of Oracle fusion ERP system
      • Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing financial software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software;
      • Experience collaborating with finance team members and organization leaders to continually assess and identify opportunities to improve finance processes and systems
      • A self-motivated leader with the ability to anticipate the finance & accounting needs of his/her business partners, assess risks and deliver appropriate solutions
      • Skill in successfully mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team with the management competency and evaluation skills to delegate accordingly
      • Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels of the organization
      • Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside stakeholders
    Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
    • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
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    With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.