Vice President of Accounting
AP Professionals of Rochester
Description
AP Professionals is recruiting for a VP of Accounting on behalf of our client, a successful and growing company. This position serves as a business partner to executive leadership and directs the general accounting, analysis, planning, and financial reporting functions. The ideal candidate can simultaneously be hands-on and strategic. Furthermore, experience with acquisitions and private equity partners is a must! Supervise a team of 4-5 direct reports. Fully onsite role. Above-market compensation compared to the local market. Annual bonus potential up to 20%, based on personal and organizational goals.
Responsibilities
Summarized set of duties below. A full job description will be provided to applicants:
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of daily operating reports and monthly financial statements
- Provide financial analysis to aid executives with strategic decision making
- Oversee the day-to-day accounting functions
- Manage cash flow
- Collaborate with purchasing department to manage inventory
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Maintain company-wide checks and balances / internal controls
- Support and develop staff
- Ad hoc projects and reporting as requested
Education
- bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- MBA, CPA, and/or CMA highly preferred
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in a financial management position
- experience with acquisitions and related accounting is a must
- prior experience with private equity partners a plus
- prior manufacturing industry experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
- Proficiency in general ledger, financial analysis, and GAAP
- Excellent analytical and technical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage/delegate