Vice President, Finance & Accounting
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops, implements, and monitors systems for finance & general accounting.
Reviews and analyzes the organization’s accounting operation; establishes, develops, and/or recommends economic objectives and policies to management.
Prepares and analyzes financial and operational reports; prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, banks, investors, and other external parties.
Coordinates preparation of corporate budgets and forecasts.
Manages monthly accounting close cycle; prepares month-end financial statement.
Reviews and analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
Analyzes, reviews, and audits overall general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable systems.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information for billing and accounting departments.
Creates and implements annual department strategic plan.
Coordinates year-end audits.
Maintains and manages department budget.
Hires, trains, supervises, and motivates accounting staff.
Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
Ensuring accuracy of bi-weekly payroll.
Assist billing department.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
Five to seven years’ related experience or equivalent.
Proficient on Excel and accounting/billing systems (Advanced MD, QuickBooks).
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Acute attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with all levels of management.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decision.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
For careful consideration, please contact:Derrick Coleman, Managing DirectorCreative Financial StaffingDirect: 310-873-1636E-mail: dcoleman@cfs-la.com