Finance Director at Equus Software

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Finance Director at Equus Software. The Finance Director is a key leadership role within the organization and responsible for financial oversight of the business. As Financial Director, your deliverables will be highly valued by stakeholders, your tasks will vary daily, and your delivery will be critical for the company to achieve its growth plans. More specifically, your duties as Financial Director will include leading the company's financial forecasting and reporting processes, implementing internal process improvements and driving service excellence within the company's client-facing finance function, and leading a global finance team of high-performing colleagues.. We’re looking for a financial leader with a background in the CPG or services industry who possesses strong GAAP knowledge, an FP&A skillset, and excellent communication skills. The Finance Director will report to the COO, work closely with all internal departments and manage our external finance and accounting team of 13 colleagues. The role is a combination of Accounting (60%) and FP&A (40%).. Key Responsibilities. Accounting and Process. ·         Manage global accounting team and oversee day-to-day functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close, and payroll. ·         Manage working capital, including oversight of the AR, AP, and treasury functions. ·         Oversee the accounting team's delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. ·         Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting package and insights to GX Executive management. ·         Identify and implement departmental and financial reporting process improvements. ·         Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory reporting requirements. ·         Support ad-hoc financial requests received from internal stakeholders and management. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) . ·         Collaborate with operational departments, including sales, marketing, and operations to drive forecasting processes . ·         Develop and maintain financial models, templates to support operational planning, budgeting, and forecasting . ·         Present monthly financial review to executive management team and deliver insights derived from preparing company performance metrics . ·         Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, including new product launches, marketing and sales initiatives, pricing recommendations, operational efficiency and profitability. ·         Identify opportunities for business expansion, cost optimization, and FP&A process improvements.  . Qualifications. ·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA preferred       . ·         Experience in a fast-paced working environment such as Big Four accounting firm or start-up company. ·         Proven ability to lead global teams in a remote environment. Must be collaborative, inclusive, and culture-focused        . ·         Track record of providing value to internal and external stakeholders              . ·         Exceptional delivery skills and demonstrated ability to meet financial reporting deadlines       . ·         Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Attributes. ·         Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills. ·         Superior analytical and problem-solving skills. ·         Adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. ·         Detail-oriented and organized. ·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively. ·         Comfortable with managing competing projects under time constraints. Company Location: United States.