Finance Director

DQS • Schaumburg, IL

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About The Position

The Finance Director leads the company’s financial reporting, planning, and administration, providing timely financial advice and support to the President and CEO and senior management. The role prepares and reviews financial statements, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and reports; maintains financial controls and compliance; and oversees credit and collections, tax matters, audit activities, financial systems, and risk management. The position also oversees administrative and office management personnel, facilities operations and tenant relations, and the IT department. It works with external advisors and international sister companies and licensees on matters including contracts, pricing, and exchange-rate risk.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior management finance and administration position, with demonstrated skills and management responsibilities in a service industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA/BB degree, CPA, CA, or MBA.
• Experience with Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and review accurate, timely, and appropriately presented company financial information, reports, and statements.
• Provide timely financial advice and support to the President and CEO and senior management.
• Assist with the annual business plan and strategy, and prepare the budget and related cash-flow forecast.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Board or management team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with bankers, auditors, lawyers, and other external financial advisors.
• Lead the development of and ensure compliance with internal controls, applicable policies and procedures, and financial governance practices.
• Oversee, supervise, and mentor administrative and office management personnel.
• Monitor business and economic conditions relevant to the company and prepare it to meet financial challenges in a changing business environment.
• Manage credit and collection functions to minimize days sales outstanding and bad-debt write-offs.
• Track actual income, expenses, and other key metrics against budget and report regularly to the President and CEO and senior management.
• Ensure financial reports comply with GAAP and other applicable requirements.
• Work with external advisors and auditors on tax strategies, tax minimization, and preparation and submission of annual and other applicable tax returns.
• Address management issues raised by external auditors for annual audits.
• Manage financial information systems and maintain proper internal financial controls.
• Approve monthly reconciliations of balance-sheet assets, accounts payable, and payments to auditors and employees.
• Maintain the company’s credit score with D&B.
• Oversee facilities operations and tenant relations.
• Review significant company contracts, including leases, customer contracts, employee agreements, and auditor contracts, consulting external legal advisors when necessary.
• Obtain or renew required business licenses and permits.
• Manage risk and obtain appropriate property and liability coverage.
• Oversee and manage the IT department.
• Work with foreign sister companies and licensees on international pricing in support of sales, and manage exchange-rate risks.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties.

What This Job Offers

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