Description
VIPdesk Connect is a certified B-Corp, women-owned corporation, and Best Workplace winner committed to team member happiness. We are passionate about delivering “more human” customer service. Our core values are central to how we do business. That’s why we have partnered with some of the world’s best iconic brands to provide elevated customer service experience.
We are seeking a part-time Finance Director who will have a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company. This position involves managing the accounting department’s day-to-day functions, ensuring adherence to US GAAP standards, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Finance Director plays a pivotal role in the month and year-end close processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing insightful financial analyses. Additionally, this role takes charge of the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, partnering with various departments to drive informed decision-making and supporting the company’s growth strategies.
This is a part-time, remote position working up to 29 hours per week.
What You’ll Do:
Accounting Responsibilities:
Efficiently manage the accounting department’s operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
Oversee the month and year-end close processes, reconciling balance sheet accounts, validating revenue and expenses, and recording accruals
Deliver monthly financial results to the executive team and operational leadership team, including program-specific gross margin data
Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures, such as expense reimbursement, charitable contributions, and fixed assets
Continuously evaluate accounting operations to ensure alignment with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets
Collaborate across departments to optimize processes and support operational tasks
Manage the financial audit process in coordination with external auditors
Work with tax personnel to provide necessary tax support and quarterly tax estimates
Mentor and train direct reports, fostering career development. Cross-train the accounting team for coverage and skill enhancement
Administer the accounting system, QuickBooks
FP&A Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation of the company-wide annual budget and both short and long-term forecasts
Analyze financial statements monthly, monitoring variances against budget/forecast
Collaborate with Operations and Workforce Management to create revenue plans and key performance metrics
Serve as the finance point of contact, working cross-functionally with sales, workforce management, and operations to provide financial data and recommendations
Maintain pricing and cost analysis, or provide cost estimates for prospective and current clients as per contracted terms; address client inquiries related to spending status and future needs
Develop pricing models aligned with market trends and new product/service offerings
Provide various ad-hoc analyses upon request
As a steward of a B-Corp certified organization, incorporate social and environmental performance standards and decision-making in daily interactions and engage in best practices committed to making the business a force for good. Exhibiting social responsibility also includes promoting diversity and inclusion, valuing individual contributions, coaching and encouraging team members to aim for higher standards. In doing so, you provide a safe environment for others to pursue personal growth, learning, and development in the workplace.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with 3+ years in a managerial capacity
Current CPA license
Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Proficiency in financial software applications, including QuickBooks and advanced Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and a high level of critical thinking
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Solid understanding of tax regulations and compliance
Ability to lead and develop a team, fostering professional growth
Ability to manage sensitive or confidential information
Solid understanding of tax regulations and compliance
Must be comfortable working directly with Team Members who work remotely
Able to successfully pass a credit, criminal, and employment reference security check
Must reside in one of these states to be considered: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.
VIPdesk Connect is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our team members invest in their work represent a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and the company’s achievement. We embrace and maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
