Director of Finance

Director of Finance is responsible for directing and managing financial analyses including planning & budgeting, banking interactions, cash management and providing high-level support to Chief Financial Officer. Also, ensures rules, regulations, policies and procedures are properly executed and applied in all accounting and banking activities and workflows. This role currently reports to Divisional CFO.

Objectives

· Maintains accuracy and integrity of accounting, banking/cash management workflows for all companies.

· Researches, communicates and solves any discrepancies within the accounting system, vendors, customers, government entities and management in a timely manner or within specified deadlines, if applicable.

· Identifies reporting efficiency opportunities and driving process improvement by leveraging internal and external reporting tools.

Responsibilities

· Reviews daily bank account balances, drafts and activities for all companies. Also, reviews cash requirements for reserve cash to meet future needs, researches and addresses any banking issues.

· Verifies ACHs, Positive Pay and Wire Transfer for all companies.

· Reviews timing of AR & AP to forecast cash flow and ensure appropriate reverses.

· Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports to lenders as required by loan covenants.

· Prepares monthly financial analyses, planning & budgeting, as directed by the CFO.

· Serves as a Back-up Administrator of the Dutch Group purchasing card program.

· Assists the Chief Financial Officer with the development and monitoring of business performance metrics.

· Assists the CFO by performing other duties and projects as requested.

· Backup for other duties as needed and ensures direct reports are well trained, cross-trained and supported.

· Supervises professional accountants.

Qualifications

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of the full accounting cycle.

· Experience with accounting software preferably PDI Enterprise.

· Banking experience preferred.

· Ability to analyze financial data and strong attention in detail.

· Well organized, proactive, must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.

· Five or more years of professional accounting experience, and supervisory experience a plus.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, master’s and/or professional certifications (CMA/CPA) preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Columbus, MS 39701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Columbus, MS 39701: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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