Director, Finance Business Management

Envision•Wichita, KS

11h

About The Position

Strategic partner to the SVP of FMS to plan and implement the business unit strategy that aligns with the operations with the company's mission and goals. Analyzes financial performance, develops complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation and plans for projects. Performs ad-hoc research and analysis of business opportunities. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of company's internal operations to develop forward-looking focus for business. Works with individuals at all levels of the organization to manage, monitor and report key financial and non-financial performance indicators and metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or CPA certification preferred.
5 – 7 years general accounting experience required.
4+ years previous experience with ERP accounting/reporting/forecasting systems required.
Advanced experience, knowledge and training in financial statement analysis and forecasting required.
Advanced knowledge of MicroSoft Excel (formulas, functions, tables, etc.) required.
Proficient knowledge of MicroSoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Strong understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls, including cost accounting concepts and analysis.
Demonstrated experience leading and collaborating on projects in a team environment.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability; able to make recommendations to remediate issues or for generating forecasts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to deal directly with internal management, and external customers and vendors.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential material.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain several concurrent projects at one time.
Strong initiative and a self-starter to work on projects with limited management oversight.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of annual budget and supporting monthly and yearly forecasts and associated management reports.
Prepare, maintain and monitor detailed forecasting models for revenue, capital expenditures, cost of sales, and cash requirements.
Track, analyze and report key performance indicators and metrics to support management of company operations.
Research issues related to financial results and work with business partners to understand key financial issues and drivers while looking for ways to drive continuous improvement.
Assist in creating monthly financial statements for executive staff.
Prepare and provide analysis to management comparing actual results vs. budgeted forecast, including variance analysis.
Conduct thorough research and analysis of variances to ensure data accuracy.
Develop performance scenarios and test assumptions.
Assist management in performing pre-qualification assessment and analysis of the financial condition and performance outlook of prospective acquisitions within the business unit.
Serve as a liaison between Finance and internal/external customers in order to provide solutions to meet Finance and customer needs.
Perform research of emerging trends and techniques and apply application of corporate finance theory to a smaller, not-for-profit organization. Provide comprehensive analysis in both written and verbal presentations.
Lead projects related to accounting processes or accounting systems.
Analyze large volumes of transactional data.