VP Finance & HR/Chief Accounting Officer

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A VP FINANCE & HR/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER

For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 4 years!

Role Overview

VP Finance & HR will provide operational leadership, planning and oversight of the financial resources of the firm. The highest priority is functioning as an advocate to the CEO and COO. Additionally, the VP Finance & HR will lead all review, development, and implementation of the organization's financial policies related to accounting, reporting, tax, and human resources. The candidate will have direct responsibility for a wide range of administrative responsibilities associated with the operation and management of the Finance and HR teams and will serve as a member of the company’s C-Suite Weekly L-10 Meeting

Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST (USA)

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Overseeing, directing, and ensuring the integrity, preparation, and timely submission of the company’s financial statements, including all filing requirements
• Working closely with the Finance Director to ensure timely monthly and annual closings and accurate financial statement and Executive Summary preparation.
• Participating in the communication of the firm’s results of operation, accounting procedures and policies, forecasts, and other relevant financial information.
• Ensuring that appropriate financial controls are in place.
• Managing treasury and cash management functions.
• Ensuring that timely and accurate management reports, budgets, and analyses of financial performance are being provided to leadership.
• Leading monthly Internal Health and Finance Health Meetings and providing insights into the company’s overall health.
• Being experienced in the preparation and understanding of corporate and individual tax returns, and the flow-through impacts.
• Ensuring tax compliance and all corporate and state tax filings for the company.
• Leading the firm’s annual budgeting process.
• Providing strategic financial advice on the overall direction of the company and proposed revenue channels.
• Reviewing, modifying as needed, and reporting on financial KPIs for the business.
• Evaluating and advising on the financial impact of potential developments, divestitures, new programs, regulatory compliance, and funding activities.
• Promoting GSU’s core values and enhancing the existing culture of the company.
• Assisting, when appropriate, the Visionary and Integrator in the overall operations of the company.
• Overseeing the annual health insurance renewal process with the HR team to ensure the maximization of benefit programs.
• Leading the annual corporate insurance renewal process, ensuring proper coverage and risk mitigation.
• Managing and mentoring the Finance & HR department leadership.
• Ensuring the continual training, education, and career advancement of team members in the department.
• Regularly interfacing with banks and other lenders and managing debt relationships as applicable.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least ten years of experience leading Finance or Accounting Teams in a high-growth environment
• Previous experience leading payroll and HR functions in a similar-sized firm
• BS in Finance or Accounting
• MBA or other applicable Post Graduate Degree is a plus
• Currently a VP Finance or Controller of a privately held firm with revenue in excess of $25M
• Must possess strong financial analysis skills, including cash flow and financial projection analysis experience utilizing Excel or similar programs,
• Must have the ability to multitask and manage a varied and constantly changing workload in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly effective communication, presentation, and listening abilities.
• Ability to set personal and project priorities and be highly organized in day-to-day and longer-term planning and execution, and track and maintain complex schedules effectively.
• Exhibit strong leadership and the ability to mentor and extract the highest potential from supporting personnel
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity reviewing contracts and agreements to identify potential business risks and/or unacceptable terms
• Experienced working with a diverse population working 100% remotely from LATAM and South Africa.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting and financial reporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of U.S. individual & federal income, and state & federal payroll tax code and compliance.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast moving, demanding and dynamic environment.
• Impeccable integrity, trustworthiness, and reputation.
• Strong leadership, management, teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a strong intellect.
• Articulate, decisive and effective verbal communicator.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Experienced with mid-level or large ERP systems; Workday experience a plus
• Seasoned Microsoft Suite user (Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Planner)
• Familiarity and/or with HCM or HRIS system functionality
• Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
• Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment

What’s In It for You?

• Monthly compensation starting from 13.000.000 COP
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Referral and annual bonuses.
• 100% Remote, Full-Time, Long-Term Career Opportunity.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dedicated support from our team.

Ready to dive in? Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions!

DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.