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