Lead Finance

Job Summary

This position leads the financial guidance, direction and analytical support for appropriate functional areas and all corresponding departments. It provides comprehensive financial support for assigned departments including, but not limited to revenue, margin and expense analysis along with proactive recommendations for corrective actions when needed. This position manages complex or cross-functional projects as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for coaching others including planning and assigning projects and tasks, reviewing progress and evaluating results. It provides formal and informal mentoring to other staff members.
• Provide business analysis with particular emphasis in understanding the business that you support.
• Assist business leadership with the financial management of their departmental expenses.
• Lead the development and assist in the preparation of all budgets and forecasts for expense, capital, and headcount in the appropriate departments based on the financial planning calendar.
• Provide monthly financial support to the business: Record month end journal entries/accruals, assure all expenses are recorded in the month incurred, create departmental performance reports, and analyze spending variances.
• Train new analysts and managers throughout area of responsibility and provide any necessary guidance and direction.
• Assume leadership responsibility as necessary, including being an advocate for new ideas and serving as an example for coworkers.

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is Required. A CPA or equivalent is desired.

Experience Requirements

Required

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years related work and/or public accounting experience.
• Competency in the use of spreadsheets and accounting systems for the purpose of analysis and financial modeling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Finance and experience in a variety of Finance areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the broader, analytical perspective; and excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Excellent organizational skills – ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.

Preferred

• SAP experience a plus.