Finance Manager at Metro Elevator Southeast Division

Metro Elevator•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Finance Manager at Metro Elevator Southeast Division (currently comprised of Metro Elevator Florida and Metro Elevator Georgia divisions), you will report directly to the division President. This role serves as the financial and administrative leader for the division, overseeing the day-to-day accounting, financial, payroll, cash management, and administrative processes that support the division's operations. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day processes, key deliverables, and weekly and monthly tasks that keep the division operating efficiently and accurately. The role requires a strong understanding of financial management, including responsibility for cash, accounts payable and receivable, and accurate financial reporting. This is an individual-contributor role focused on managing processes and deliverables rather than supervising staff. With a detail-oriented and highly organized approach, you will ensure that our financial and administrative processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the division's overall objectives, contributing significantly to our operational success and financial health.

Requirements

Must reside in the Tri-County area in Southeast Florida (Palm Beach County, Broward County, or Miami-Dade County)
5+ years of progressive accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience, including experience working within an ERP system
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field

Nice To Haves

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
A strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Microsoft Excel), with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software
Strong verbal and written communications skills, especially with customers
Has a "positive, can do" attitude with exceptional interpersonal skills
Able to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines
Works well in a team environment and with upper management

Responsibilities

Oversees daily cash management, including monitoring balances and maintaining short-term cash forecasts and monitoring daily cash position.
Assists with time-and-material billing, recurring maintenance billing, and billing for modernization, construction, and large repair projects.
Reviews revenue postings for accuracy.
Performs analysis of customer accounts.
Reviews accounts receivable aging and manages collection activities.
Reconciles general ledger accounts.
Performs bank reconciliations.
Reviews expense coding, including job and material allocations.
Prepares and posts standard journal entries.
Coordinates and executes month-end close procedures and completes the month-end closing checklist.
Develops and prepares financial and operational reports using company systems.
Analyzes financial results and identifies trends or variances to support division leadership decision-making.
Prepares and files sales tax returns.
Manages payroll-related onboarding, including tax withholding forms, direct deposit setup, and benefits enrollment.
Processes payroll-related employee terminations.
Works with the Director of Operations to review mechanic timecards.
Processes weekly payroll for union and non-union employees.
Processes weekly union 401(k) contributions.
Maintains union vacation and benefit tracking.
Processes monthly union benefit payments.
Records payroll journal entries in the ERP system.
Ensures payroll records, deductions, and benefit payments are processed accurately and timely.
Coordinates employee onboarding logistics, including vehicles, fuel cards, phones, email accounts, and other required equipment and system access.
Maintains employee personnel documentation.
Coordinates employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
Provides administrative support to company leadership and field mechanics.
Assists with general office administration and special projects as assigned.
Administers fleet vehicle platform on the administrative side.
Processes fleet-related payments.