Description
Our client is looking for a highly skilled Financial Operations Manager who will play a crucial role in supporting our company's expansion plans. The ideal candidate will be overqualified, bringing extensive experience and expertise to the table. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that our accounting infrastructure is robust enough to accommodate the scaling up of our operations, particularly in new product manufacturing and retail expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Accounting Infrastructure Management:
- Develop and maintain accounting systems and procedures to support the scaling up of manufacturing for new products.
- Manage inventory tracking across all locations, including current SKUs, retail stores, drops, and online sales platforms.
- Implement systems for tracking inventory levels, monitoring orders, and ensuring accuracy in inventory management processes.
- Retail and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Accounting:
- Establish controls for retail payments and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Oversee tracking and accounting for retail and DTC sales, including revenue recognition and reconciliation.
- Liquidity Modeling:
- Assist in developing liquidity models to forecast cash flow needs and optimize financial resources.
- Analyze financial data to provide insights into cash flow patterns and liquidity management strategies.
- Monthly Close and Ad-Hoc Accounting:
- Support the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Address ad-hoc accounting needs and provide timely and accurate financial information as requested by management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with a focus on inventory management and retail accounting.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present financial information to stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
