Community Bus Services is a family-owned private contractor providing communities and school districts with safe, reliable, and efficient transportation, maintenance, and management services. Serving communities throughout Ohio, our team is rapidly growing. We are searching for capable, dedicated individuals to join our team.

Our Chief Financial Officer will provide leadership and oversight to our accounting team in day-to-day tasks, financial statement preparation, financial analysis, risk management, and other areas. This position plays a critical role in our company’s leadership team and will work directly with other company leaders to plan and make crucial financial decisions.

In addition to having accounting and leadership experience, the ideal team member will be process-oriented and have demonstrated the ability to create and execute processes and procedures that will optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting department.

Compensation:

1. Salary from $80k per year and is negoitable based on verifiable experience.

2. Two weeks of paid vacation after one year of full-time employment. Additional vacation earned through tenure.

3. Major Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

4. Company-sponsored retirement plan.

Essential Job Duties Include:

1. Oversee and complete steps related to general ledger and fixed asset maintenance to ensure accurate financial information is recorded.

2. Oversee and complete the month-end closing and year-end closing process. Direct and participate in the preparation and timely delivery of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other reports as required by Management.

3. Oversee the accounting department, including managing personnel, processes, and tasks related to all aspects of the company’s accounting and finance functions.

4. Perform financial planning duties, including forecasting and budgeting; analyze variances to contracts and perform other related analyses to support Management needs.

5. Manage the company’s cash, approve checks and payments, and communicate issues to Management.

6. Analyze the company’s performance and provide recommendations to the leadership team that would improve financial performance.

7. Oversee the acquisition of financing necessary for ongoing operations and/or the acquisition of fixed assets critical to service client/contract needs.

8. Participate in the selection of external Certified Public Accountants or other trusted advisors critical to the financial management of the company.

9. Oversee the company’s risk management processes, including participating in the selection of appropriate insurance carriers and policies.

10. Ensure regulatory reporting is completed accurately and timely.

11. Oversee the company’s financial technology systems and ensure proper utilization of those systems.

12. Design accounting processes and related reports based on contract requirements for reporting activities to support allowed billings.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements are as follows:

Expierience and Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required, Master’s degree preferred.

· 5+ years of experience in a financial leadership role, including supervision of other employees.

· General understanding of general accounting theory.

· General understanding of business taxation, including income, commercial activity, and sales and use taxes.

· General understanding of human resources compliance, payroll, and payroll taxes.

· Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of common formulas and Pivot Tables.

· Proficient in math and algebra.

· Excellent organization and time management skills.

· Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate confidential and sensitive matters with all levels of the organization.

· Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy.

· High level of attention to detail.

· Ability to develop and follow procedures.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

· Valid U.S. Driver’s License; willingness to travel to other company facilities (currently, all in Ohio).

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to work in an office environment; ability to use computer, telephone, copier, and other general office equipment.

· Must be able to lift up to fifteen pounds occasionally.

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk or working at a computer.

· All candidates must pass a background check and drug test.

Community Bus Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Youngstown, OH 44501 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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