Head of Finance

HEAD OF FINANCE (Analyst/Accountant)

Chicago, IL

Reports To: President

Start Date: Negotiable

Location: Chicago, IL

OVERVIEW

Turnkey, a full-service experiential marketing agency based in Chicago that works with some of the largest and most respected brands in the country, is seeking a qualified candidate to further build out and evolve its in‑house finance function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Forecasting/Reforecasting

• Build and/or evolve tools that allow the company to properly forecast financial results and track progress in real time
• Work with various account and project teams to make projections mid project, track progress and adjust as necessary

Analysis/Modeling

• Analyze data around utilization, burn rates and associated financials to make recommendations around the business at large
• Build a strong point of view on pricing strategy and modeling based on current and past financial data

Accounts Payable

• Receive, process, and enter all invoices into the system for payment
• Process W9 vendor forms and keep account information accurate and updated
• Pay invoices by verifying transaction information; schedule and prepare disbursements; obtain authorization of payment
• Maintain vendor account information by reconciling vendor statements, invoices, and communication s

Accounts Receivable

• Receive, reconcile, and process all revenue checks, deposit slips, and reports daily as needed
• Complete resident billing/invoices by following company guidelines, while resolving any issues
• Post revenue and customer payments by verifying and recording transactions
• Obtain revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; prepare and mail/email invoices; identify delinquent accounts and insufficient payments

Payroll

• Assist with payroll functions as needed
• Enter bonuses, commissions, manual checks, and other related employee earnings
• Enter employee deductions, garnishments, and other payroll related expenses

Federal/State Compliance

• Oversee all of Turnkey’s compliance across federal level as well as all states the company operates in
• Work with registered agent(s) and compliance services
• Ensure all documents/filings are handled on time and correctly

General

• Ensure that all proprietary, financial, and resident information is kept confidential
• Maintain relationship with corporate banking partner
• Lead cash flow management strategy and execution
• Utilize existing Turnkey financial tools and processes and make recommendations around evolving those tools and processes to help drive the business forward
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to focus on several different projects at once.
• Experience with Accounting Software such as QuickBooks
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, as required.

• Ability to meet deadlines for time sensitive projects.
• Comfortable with client communication on the phone, along with in-person communication.
• Eager to join a growing, entrepreneurial company and shape a finance group from the ground up
• Ability to work closely with a small team on a daily basis.
• Minimum of 7+ years of finance experience required
• Knowledge of agency services/marketing services provider industry is preferable
• Bachelor’s degree required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Position will offer a competitive salary and bonus program, commensurate with experience. In addition, Turnkey offers a robust benefit package including Medical + Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, 401K, Life STD/LTD, and more.