CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Unistress Corporation•Pittsfield, MA

48d

About The Position

Plans and leads an organization's financial operations, reporting, and governance to ensure financial health and support strategic planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure financial controls, policies, and priorities are integrated across business operations. Oversees budgeting and forecasting to ensure resources and efforts align with the organization's mission. Negotiates and leads banking relationships opportunities through debt, equity, and various financial instruments to support business operations, optimize cash flow, and manage risk.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or another relevant field
Ten plus years of experience in a project-based accounting role
Proven successful track record in leadership, risk assessment, communication systems, and strategic planning

Nice To Haves

CPA is preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with Executive Leadership to provide financial leadership and support in the evaluation of strategic plans, capital expenditures, forecasts/budgets and other financial issues affecting the business
Communicate effectively by explaining financial reports and presenting operating results with clear language tailored to the audiences ranging from Board level presentations to Operations and Sales staff
Conduct analysis and review of P&L and Balance Sheet to provide cost analysis and performance evaluation as needed
Ensure that adequate controls are implemented and maintained to safeguard financial risk and assets of the organization
Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls across all financial activities
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners as needed
Manage accounting procedures
Develop and support direct reports in career growth
Analyze data and create models based on the analysis
Drive ERP utilization to align accounting and operations, maximize system capabilities, streamline processes, and foster data-driven decision-making
Perform detailed job cost analysis to reconcile actual costs with budget amounts ensuring cost control, margin accuracy and alignment with project forecasts.
Prepare and analyze job cost cost-to-complete and WIP schedules, validate revenue recognition, identify variances, and support Project Management and other cost management teams in financial analysis and performance understanding