Director of Finance

Piano•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance position is responsible for the accounting operations of Piano including the production of audited financial reports for all group entities, monthly internal financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and compliance designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of our reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with US GAAP and local country standards as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
10+ years of progressively responsible experience.
US-Gaap experience is a must
Non-US Company experience (International)
Group Financial Consolidation experience including Foreign Exchange
Able to lead and work well with other teams both in the US and Europe
Strong US-GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
Confidential, understands the ethical standards of a CPA
Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
Exceptional math and problem-solving skills
Able to analyze, organize, summarize and articulate complex legal and financial information
Able to read and interpret agreements, then implement the relevant provisions of these agreements
Detailed, organized and communicative
Responsive team player with ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks
Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and Sage X3 accounting software

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with PE or VC experience, CPA or CMA designations, experience with Saas companies and Sage X3 and/or Lucanet accounting software.

Responsibilities

Supervision of the monthly close process
Billings to clients
Collection of accounts receivable
Supervising accounts payable
Payroll
Monthly reporting for the senior management team and the board of directors
Tax returns
Financial audits
Treasury administration
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Manage third-party functions such as lenders, tax advisors, and auditors
Oversee the accounting operations of all Piano entities.
Legal Entity set-up, when applicable, and control
Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and that all reasonable discounts are taken.
Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly.
Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations and other Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations are completed.
Maintain the chart of accounts and an orderly accounting filing system.
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
Issue timely monthly financial statements and reports to senior management, board of directors and shareholders
Calculate and analyze variances and report significant issues to management
Oversee process to record transactions by department and compare costs incurred to budget and performance analysis of profit centers
Assist with cash projections to effectively manage cash balances
Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
Provide for a system of management cost reports
Coordinate the preparation of applicable tax returns
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for all audits and manage audit processes
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls and processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting