VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Reports to: Lawrence Griffith, Executive
Location: Chicago, Illinois

About the role

This senior leadership position oversees the financial management and accounting practices of the organization. The Vice President of Finance and Accounting is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations. This role provides strategic financial insights that aid in long-term and short-term decision making.

Who We Are

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Analyze the company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with budgets.
• Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management.
• Provide strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs.
• Develop and coordinate all relationships with lending/financial institutions.
• Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting.
• Ensure that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist senior management in financial planning and results management.
• Work with other team members to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking.
• Coordinate, prepare, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Coordinate and/or prepare tax schedules, returns, and information.
• Manage relationships with insurance providers and ensure compliance.
• Manage all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.
• Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a senior finance or accounting position, with a proven track record in finance management.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance.
• Experience in the industry in which the company operates.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.

Skills

• Strong leadership and managerial abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members.