Director of Finance (Nationwide Remote)
Joffe Emergency Services, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Who We Are:
Joffe Emergency Services is an all-in-one provider of expert emergency response training, event safety, and disaster preparedness supplies for individuals, schools, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations throughout the country. Our goal is to save lives and prevent emergencies through highly skilled response training that builds trust, demonstrates respect, and empowers learners to apply life-saving techniques to any individual in need, under any circumstances.
Who We're Looking for:
We’re currently seeking a Director of Finance to serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and other company senior leaders and to direct accounting processes on a day-to-day basis and supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions. This individual will be responsible for the month-end close, treasury functions, and financial statement management. Other responsibilities include:
- Serve as strategic advisor to the CEO on all matters related to the company’s finances.
- Partner with division leaders to assess their business lines and provide guidance and mentoring on strategy and growth.
- Oversee day-to-day operation of all accounting functions.
- Supervise and manage external accounting partners on accounting activities including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and explanation of variances.
- Oversee all treasury functions.
- Oversee month-end close process.
- Oversee preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial reports.
- Establish, monitor, and document internal control procedures.
- Oversee preparation and filing of all state sales and use tax returns.
- Responsible for annual audit and tax requirements from third-party audit/tax firms.
- Oversee AP Department, approve large payables, and authorize wire transfers and ACH transactions.
- Monitor AR management and collection process.
- Identify gaps in internal processes and procedures and help deploy controls to mitigate.
- Drive process improvements, including streamlining monthly close and supporting accounting projects.
- Develop new reports and processes as needed by management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required. Master of Accounting, CPA, or MBA preferred.
- Prior experience with Quickbooks required; experience with Bill.com and Hubspot preferred.
- 6+ years of accounting month-end close experience.
- 5+ years of accounting experience with accounts payable, receivable, and treasury.
- 5+ years of supervisory experience.
- Proven track record in building and leading the finance and accounting department in an entrepreneurial environment.
- We are open to starting to receive support from an individual providing consulting services at the onset of the relationship, and even on a part-time basis, with the understanding that the intended plan is for the individual to be a long-term full-time employee.
Necessary Skills:
- Oral Communication Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Organization Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematical Aptitude
- Analytic Skills
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life
- 401k
- Unlimited PTO
- Fully remote work with flexible work schedule
- $110k - $125k annual salary