Our client in the Real Estate Services industry is looking for a VP of Finance to handle the day to day accounting and finance activities for the company. The VP of Finance will be responsible for all financial functions of the company by performing the following directly or through subordinate employees:
Maintains and records business transactions directly or through staff. Balances, ledgers, reconciles accounts, and prepares reports. Ensure bookkeeping procedures are established and followed by the organization. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within financial accounting. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under limited supervision. A significant degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Role and Responsibilities
Coordinates and prepares internal and external financial statements.
Coordinate activities of internal finance team
Provides management with information vital to the decision-making process.
Evaluates and improve accounting and internal control systems.
Evaluates the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed.
Hires, trains and retains competent accounting staff.
Use QuickBooks Enterprise 2019 accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to accounts in journals or computer files (QuickBooks) from documents such as sales data, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts.
Reconciles and balances accounts in cooperation with accounting team.
Compiles reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
Processes employee time cards and prepares data for payment of wages. (Payroll is processed by ADP TotalSource)
Computes, types, and mails weekly and monthly invoices and statements to customers.
Monitors and follow-up with accounts receivables to ensure prompt receipt of payments.
Oversees activities involving implementation of establishment services and functions including invoicing, receiving payments, collecting delinquent accounts and banking account advisement.
Process credit card and deposit transactions.
Establishes procedures for control of assets, records, and securities (checks) to ensure safekeeping.
Compiles and reports financial data as required by organization and government regulations.
Resolve client account invoice issues.
Competencies
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Design workflows and procedures.
Design - Uses feedback to modify processes and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Client Service - Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs; Solicits client feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget where applicable; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: May require an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, accounting (QuickBooks), Internet and email software.
Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages three subordinate employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of finance department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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