Director of Finance | View Boston

The Role

The Finance Director is responsible for maximizing the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. The Finance Director is additionally responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business and driving View Boston’s financial strategy and planning. The Finance Director will have oversight of the Accounting and Finance functions. Furthermore, this position will monitor and analyze capital and operating budgets, including monthly financial analyses, monthly forecasting, annual planning, cash forecasting, and ad hoc business analyses.

• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
• Provide status on the financial condition of View Boston by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data
• Review and prepare monthly financial results, forecasts, and externally required financial reports
• Aid in the preparation of ad hoc financial analysis for senior management
• Assist senior management with analysis of information and prospective decisions based on information obtained from accounting and operating results
• Assist in the design and development of internal control procedures to safeguard company assets
• Design and implement cost savings solutions
• Manage budget and control expenses effectively
• Participate in the planning and administration of the annual budget process including detailed review of departmental budget submissions
• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger
• Daily reconciliation of cash and credit card transactions
• Prepare a daily flash revenue report
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial forecasts for comparison to budget
• Oversee the inventory process and perform in-depth cost of goods analysis
• Cookordination of monthly financial statement preparation
• Ensure a timely and accurate month end closing process
• Analyze monthly balance sheet and P&L figures to prepare comments and expose performance trends
• Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders
• Have a thorough understanding of, and the ability to review contracts
• Communicate results of analytical review in verbal and written presentations to the client
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in tourism or hospitality industry
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential
• Must be highly analytical, can think creatively, and understand complex business dynamics
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
• Prior experience in working with a publicly traded company a plus
• Ability to work both traditional and non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays) as required
• Knowledge of Accesso and point of sale systems a plus

Compensation

Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 plus bonus potential commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.