Head of Finance

The Director of Finance & Accounting will oversee the organization's finance and accounting functions across multiple locations and its Dealership Support Center. This executive-level position will provide leadership across day-to-day accounting operations while also serving as a strategic financial partner to the COO and broader leadership team.
The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong technical accounting knowledge, financial planning expertise, and leadership ability. This individual will oversee the close process, general ledger, AP/AR, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and ERP-related activities. The role will also focus on improving financial processes, strengthening controls, developing the accounting team, and turning financial data into actionable insights for the business.

Worksite Location: This hybrid position is Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The team is on-site 3 days/week.
Salary Range: $165k to $205k base salary plus annual bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit offerings to include medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, accident insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership for the finance and accounting function, ensuring daily activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close, general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, banking, and commissions
• Build and maintain effective accounting procedures, controls, and accountability standards across the finance organization
• Develop and retain a high-performing finance and accounting team through coaching, career development, goal setting, and succession planning
• Act as a senior resource for complex accounting matters and provide direction when higher-level financial issues arise
• Help establish a consistent financial data framework that provides leadership with reliable and easily accessible information
• Evaluate business and financial data requests and ensure the team delivers useful analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support decision-making
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes, leverage automation, and reduce manual effort while improving accuracy
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the company's franchises and Dealership Support Center
• Oversee rolling forecasts, financial models, and variance analysis to identify trends and potential business opportunities or risks
• Present meaningful financial performance insights, trends, and key indicators to executive leadership
• Maintain compliance with applicable financial reporting, regulatory, and tax requirements across the organization
• Provide oversight of the external audit process, ensuring the finance team is prepared and responsive throughout the engagement
• Ensure appropriate sales and use tax processes are followed across all states in which the organization operates
• Maintain strong internal controls and promote the accuracy and integrity of financial information throughout the organization
• Oversee financial ERP functionality, including general ledger configuration, reporting, controls, and data quality
• Collaborate with technology leadership and other executives to optimize financial systems, ERP processes, and reporting capabilities
• Participate in special projects and other strategic financial initiatives as business needs arise

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• At least 5 years of progressive experience across finance and accounting
• 5+ years of experience managing and developing finance and/or accounting professionals
• Demonstrated success overseeing accounting operations, including financial close, general ledger, AP/AR, and cash management
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial performance analysis
• Experience working with external auditors and managing multi-state sales and use tax requirements
• Working knowledge of ERP platforms and financial/general ledger systems
• Ability to operate effectively as a senior finance leader and partner with an executive leadership team
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial results and recommendations to non-financial leaders
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills, with a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability to establish accountability, develop team members, and consistently deliver high-quality results

About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than resumes-they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on theInc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and theMinneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as aStar Tribune Top Workplace and were named aBest Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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