Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Director of Accounting Job Opening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Director of Accounting
Phoenix Investors, a limited liability company ? Milwaukee, WI
Phoenix Investors is looking for a Director of Accounting. The Director of Accounting provides strategic, operational and programmatic support to the organization. This position supervises the finance and accounting functions and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The Director of Accounting assists senior executives on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, tax preparation and strategy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategy
Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company's long-term strategy
Determining financing solutions for growth initiatives
Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to top executives and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations
Provide advice and counsel around issues, trends, and changes on the businesses performance
2. Management
Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating/financial models and execution
3. Financial Planning and Analysis
Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports for executive team and institutional partners
Complete analysis of financial results; develop recommendations (strategic and tactical)
Create and/or manage financial models to help support analyses, business scenarios and other financial matters
Develop and maintain capital budget
Manage financial planning function and related analyses and reports
Develop and manage accounting and tax staff
4. Activities
Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function
Supervise preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements
Be responsible for all financial reporting and other ad hoc reports for executive management
Develop and manage financial metrics dashboards and reports to help manage financial and operational elements of each business line * Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems
Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures
Serve as final point of escalation for accounts receivable/accounts payable issues
Manage preparation and support of all external audits and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors
Determine appropriate accounting treatment for management reporting and GAAP financial statements in conjunction with outside accounting firms when appropriate
Be responsible for all tax and compliance filings, working with the corporate controller and outside tax advisors
Participate in strategic tax initiatives, policies and other tax matters and projects
5. Insurance/Real Estate/Legal Affairs
Manage the company's corporate insurance program(s)
Perform risk assessments and cost/benefit analyses to be sure ideal insurance coverage and other risk mitigating programs are in place
Assist with the company's real estate affairs consisting of leases and sub-leases with various landlords; may assist in negotiating new leases or lease renewals
6. Treasury/Cash Management
Supervise daily and weekly cash management
Supervise AR management and provide support to collections activities
Ensure cash/treasury function is optimized and providing adequate liquidity for each business unit
Oversee cash flow planning and ensure cash levels are monitored properly
Optimize cash, investment, and asset management
Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships
7. Planning, Policy, and Financial Relations
Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets and monthly forecast updates
Develop financial business plans, proformas and financial estimates.
Work with the executive management to develop short-, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections
Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, auditors, public officials, etc.
8. Team Management
Mentor and develop Finance and Accounting team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic
Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control to ensure high degree of financial coordination between business units
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of a BS
At least 7 years? experience in accounting/audit
Must be a CPA
Must have some sort of real estate experience
Tax & Accounting within a mid to large size company, preferably in the Real Estate Industry
Experience in a senior role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies
Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills
Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting/ Auditing: 7 years
Real Estate: 1 year
Required license or certification:
CPA
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