Director of Finance (Alternative Investments)

Our client is a rapidly growing premier NYC based Financial Firm, seeking a Director of Finance, ideal individual will be asked to oversee financial projections, manage financial budgets/analysis, make recommendations for strategic change and present to executive committees Responsibilities: Oversee global FP&A operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer Own firm-wide budget process and partnered with business unit heads to develop revenue, expense projections. Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Sales, Operations, Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Human Resources on various initiatives impacting the financial reporting of the company including all financial metrics and KPI’s Manage all aspects of the monthly close process including revenues, expenses, T&E, equity, and taxes Create the full financial model and produce quarterly board reporting packages Present monthly financial updates and analysis before the Board of Directors Develop and drive necessary financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, and play a leading role in directing change initiatives and process improvements Create executive presentations of financial results for review with senior executives Support external audit engagements including managing and coordinating with auditors and external service providers, and preparation/review of audited financial statements and footnote disclosures Identify risks, implement controls, and maintain proper process documentations Provide support for other ad hoc analyses and projects as needed Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is a must, CPA preferred not required 10+ years accounting experience out of Public Accounting or Private Accounting team is a plus. In depth experience working with general ledger and financial analysis, including journal entries and doing detailed account analyses. Strong background in financial modeling and data analysis tools (Excel, VBA) budgeting, and forecasting with a solid understanding of financial statements and financial analysis techniques Experience or interest in accounting for financial/technology companies