VP Accounting & Finance

VP of Accounting & Finance -

• Seneca Falls, NY (New York State Finger Lakes Region)
• Direct Hire
• Role: Executive-level finance leadership
• 20% bonus

Position Description:
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VP of Accounting & Finance is responsible for providing direction and management to the accounting & purchasing team while managing the organization's financial reporting, internal control, credit, collections, budgeting/cash flow management, forecasting, insurance coverage, and general business. This is a hands-on position that is responsible for the direction of the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry. This position is a strategic business partner who works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Production management team to provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist in growing organizational sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct the organization's finance activity including accounting, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, acquisitions, reporting, banking relationships, working capital, and FP&A in order to support the existing core businesses and potential acquisition opportunities.
Oversee the efficient day-to-day accounting and purchasing functions, including
billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract management, cash
management, expense control, payroll, 401(k), general ledger entry and all related reporting.
Preparation and analysis of all internal and external financial data including month-end close, budgets, forecasts, financial statements, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Provides information to the leadership and management team monthly and presents at Executive and Board level meetings.
Manages the timely collection of receivables each month.
Creates monthly and annual budgets and reports on budget to actual results.
Works closely with the Purchasing Department and production managers to ensure that inventory is controlled and purchases as a percentage of sales are aligned with the goals of all divisions.
Provides insights and inspires action on driving business optimization strategies. Maintains deep ownership and accountability on understanding the flow of revenue and costs through the business to identify opportunities and support decision making.
Communicates and interacts with the company's private equity partner as well as members of the Board of Directors.
Manages and coordinates with private equity partner and other consultants on financial statement review, corporate income taxes, banking and legal, as well as transactions and other corporate matters.
Monitors and analyzes anticipated short-term and long-term cash flow to control capital expenditures, inventory, receivables, payables, and debt levels.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required. 10 or more years of experience in a similar financial managerial position. Previous experience in a leadership position required. Experience working with private equity partners and acquisitions a plus. Tax planning experience.

* CPA a plus.

A working knowledge of accounting policies and procedures, banking and investment techniques, insurance, supplier relationships, credit and collection techniques, and other similar business skills.

Able to bring a roll up the sleeves, do whatever it takes philosophy to their work ethic; a strong desire to actively participate as a management stakeholder in key business discussions.

Works methodically and is highly organized and detail oriented. Results oriented with excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Executive level communication skills including oral, written and email

Manages time efficiently. Ability to manage multiple priorities without missing deadlines.

Strong and demonstrable strategic skills. Demonstrated ability to bring insights to business partners which inspires action.

Advanced computer capabilities, including experience using financial reporting platforms. MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point), email and the Internet.

Strong ethics, sound judgement and the ability to protect confidential information and sensitive materials.

Signing of a confidentiality and 2-year non-competition agreement.

Ability to travel to satellite facilities from time to time.