CFO/Controller

Swift Staffing Group•Brooklyn, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing payroll and HCM company is seeking a strong finance leader to take ownership of its financial operations and grow into a major leadership role within the organization. Candidates do not need to currently hold a CFO title. An experienced Controller, VP or Director of Finance, Head of Finance, or strong second in command who is ready for greater responsibility may be an excellent fit. This role requires someone with a strong accounting and financial foundation who also thinks like an operator. The ideal candidate can use financial data to identify problems, improve profitability, strengthen controls, and make better business decisions. This individual should be comfortable both leading at a high level and getting into the details when needed. The right candidate will have the ability to build strong systems, processes, controls, and teams while taking increasing ownership of Finance, Payroll Tax, profitability, and overall financial operations.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience required
Strong accounting and financial reporting foundation required
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, reconciliations, and financial controls
Proven ability to lead people, projects, and process improvements
Ability to build systems, processes, controls, and teams
Comfortable working both strategically and hands on
Strong ownership, judgment, and follow through

Nice To Haves

Controller, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, Head of Finance, or similar leadership experience preferred
Strong operational and analytical mindset
Payroll, Payroll Tax, HCM, PEO, staffing, or other transaction heavy industry experience is a strong plus
Multi state tax and compliance experience is a plus
Deep Payroll Tax expertise is preferred but not required for a strong candidate who can learn quickly and lead technical team members

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting and day to day financial operations
Manage financial statements, reporting, and month end and year end close processes
Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Maintain strong reconciliations, controls, and financial processes
Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability
Build and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls
Lead financial projects and ensure initiatives are properly implemented
Develop and manage a strong finance team
Partner with leadership on financial strategy and business decisions
Oversee and develop knowledge of Payroll Tax and related financial operations
Identify financial and operational issues and drive them through resolution
Support the continued growth and development of the organization