Head of Finance and Accounting

Our client is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Finance & Accounting Practice. They are open to discussing the title, but they envision this being more in line with that of an elite professional services firm so gravitate towards something like "Managing Director, Head of Finance & Accounting Practice." This person will be responsible for generating new business, building out an exceptional team, delivering world class service to our clients, and making this practice area both highly regarded and highly profitable. He or she will work very closely with the company's founder who will serve both as a thought partner as they jointly build out this practice area but also as a "client" as he oversees several clients.

Responsibilities

Lead and build out a world class Finance & Accounting PracticeEnsure that we deliver exceptional service to our clients, directly and via subordinatesNote, this person will be expected to get very "in the weeds" with our clients, particularly early on, serving as the Controller for multiple high-growth brands at the same timeGenerate new clients so that we can continue to expand our team and our revenue baseBuild a professional, analytical, results-driven culture that is also a fun place to workBuild out new sub-practice areas that our existing and/or new clients find valuableKey tasks that our clients currently require include:Set up and optimize ERP systems, with particular emphasis on QuickBooksMaintain records of financial transactions with intuitive bucketingEstablish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principlesManage day-to-day cash flows, including AR and APOversee month-end close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting plus helpful commentaryReconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis to ensure GAAP complianceManage reporting requirements to external parties including financial institutionsQuarterback annual tax preparation alongside external CPA firmsCreate "management financials" and regular KPIs across various topicsAssist with investor updates, capital raises, and potential company exitsWork with operations and NPD teams to ensure accurate product costingMaintain reporting of fixed assets and track of capital projectsForecast pro forma financials including P&L, balance sheet and cash flowsProperly account for retailer and distributor deductionsMaintain and set up inventory accounting, bills of material, product costing and understand related purchase orders, inventory receipts etc.Process payroll and record payroll across the various companiesPrepare and file sales tax, business tax and assists with ensuring compliance with legal requirements by jurisdictionQualifications

Bachelors degree from a top tier university; CPA preferred but not required10+ years of prior experience as a Controller for high-growth consumer brandsDeep understanding of GAAP and how to report out financials that are GAAP compliantAbility to oversee annual taxes and lead CPA financial reviews, as well as sales taxesExperience with setting up and overseeing ERP systems (QuickBooks, Sage MAS, etc.)Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, forecastsStrong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and qualityExcellent organizational and time management skillsA self-starter, but is also highly effective in team environmentsAble to multi-task and prioritize with efficiencyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to support multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlinesPersonal drive and ambition to take this practice area to the next level and beyondA true team player who can attract, develop and retain top level talent

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