Chief Financial Officer

ARC THRIFT STORES • Lakewood, CO

1d • $185,000 - $210,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Overall responsibility for corporate financials for all operating business sites and divisions, from monthly reporting through to the planning process; Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department; Manages and coordinates the activities of several exempt and non-exempt department employees; Responsible for implementing and developing control policies both from an accounting and also an external contract perspective; Plays a key role within the management team; Ability to build relationships with both Directors and Operational Executives at all levels; Performs ongoing analysis surrounding multi-site businesses and divisions for profitability; Ensures accounting systems are operational and troubleshoots problems to obtain optimum efficiency, economy of operations, and maximization of profits.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting required
• 8 -10 years experience of combined public and private industry accounting experience, including a minimum of three years of prior controllership experience in a professional service environment.
• Heavy technical understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong background in automated accounting systems
• Software efficiency in MS Word and EXCEL spreadsheets.
• 5-7 years experience managing staff of 4-6 employees comprised of exempt and non-exempt levels.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Possess capabilities to successfully assist the President/CEO to grow the company annually in size and revenue.
• Ability to develop financial presentations and business case analysis for review by the Board of Directors.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees, customers, Board of Directors, and the general public at-large.
• Sets a good example through professional attitude and conduct.
• Strong business reasoning and business decision-making skills.
• Superior understanding of financial statements.
• Knowledgeable in strategizing financial options.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a strong interest in this type of business.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where challenging deadlines and constant change is the norm.

Nice To Haves

• Masters’ Degree preferred.
• CPA desirable.
• Three years accounting experience in a non-profit organization highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a multi-site business, or a shared service center.

Responsibilities

• Reports financial activities of the Company to the President/CEO continuously to determine performance and progress of financial goals.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Prepares projections for current year and future years to assist senior management team in making short-term and long-term decisions.
• Understands and considers the level of fiduciary responsibility involved when making decisions for the organization.
• Supports the corporate culture by promoting a management style of open communication, accountability and consistent treatment of all employees.
• Manages staff to support the culture of the Company and compliance with all Federal and State laws.
• Develops staff through effective employment methods including, but not limited to hiring, promoting, evaluating, training and mentoring processes.
• Coordinates with the President/CEO regarding investment reporting and tracking strategies for surplus working capital.
• Prepares annual budget for the Company.
• Prepares bank reconciliation.
• Responsible for proper, complete and timely filing of all appropriate reports, including, but not limited to, IRS, Dept of Labor/ERISA and other federal, state and local jurisdictions.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintains all accounting systems and records.
• Performs monthly ratio analysis, including labor to revenue and receivables turnover.
• Prepares monthly cash flow statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Leads and coordinates accounting staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting, including, but not limited to, billing, check runs, collection efforts, payroll and management reports.
• Supports and promotes the corporation by developing and maintaining relationships with managers, employees, vendors, bankers and other business firms in the community on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains confidentiality and requires confidentiality of all staff.
• Performs special projects and/or tasks designated and agreed upon by the President and CEO.
• Responsible for supervising and managing Accounting Department personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager