The CCS Companies, a leader in Business Process Outsourcing for over 60 years, is currently looking to hire a well qualified Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee day to day operations.
The CFO is responsible for supporting the organization's mission, vision and values as a key member of the organization's management team and will oversee the organization’s fiscal management in the U.S. and Dominican Republic, including the budget, controls, accounting, audits, taxes, treasury activities, and financial reporting, planning, and forecasting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the development of the organization's strategic vision/planning, while providing financial advice and counsel on day-to-day operating issues.
- Manages and oversees corporate finances for the U.S and Dominican Republic offices including accounting, banking functions, payroll and CPA relationships paramount to the organization’s financial wellbeing and success.
- Implements and refines risk management strategies, cash management and financial reporting programs.
- Provides operational insight for the organization, allowing the executive team to better understand and manage the business.
- Understands the organization’s cost structure and the competitive pressures in the areas of cost, quality and delivery
- Appraises the effects of the economy on the organization's opportunities and monitors internal/external economic conditions and trends.
- Identifies key cost drivers and solutions related to the company's performance which represent deviations from budget, prior year or attainable levels.
- Manages capital budgeting and financial planning processes to ensure they are linked with corporate strategy and overall business goals.
- Develops and monitors metric benchmarks and identifies areas of improvement within the Company's operations through use of financial indicators.
- Manages and provides leadership to the Finance team, works with Managers assisting in financial matters, budgeting, long range planning, strategy, etc.
- Develops strong working relationship with the Executive team, Human Resources and Finance department managers, as well as, leaders of other departments to ensure efficiency.
- Oversees the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and manages the organization’s purchase order financing program and plan for the U.S and Dominican Republic offices.
- Prepares short-term, quarterly and annual operating plans and looks to move the business forward providing shareholder value.
- Prepares and issues monthly financial and operational reports for the executive team.
- Develops and mentors accounting staff members and recruits finance executives to further strengthen the Company's structure/foundation.
- Oversees all financial related audits including SOC, Client, 401K, various state audits and assists in various compliance requirements.
- Coordinates annual financial audit and various tax filings with CPA firm.
- Interacts with the Dominican Republic legal counsel and facility landlord on an as needed basis.
- Ability to maintain a consistent and regular attendance in accordance with an established schedule.
- Ability to work onsite/in-office and in accordance with CCS and department policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 15+ years of finance experience, with a minimum of 10+ years in a CFO or leadership equivalent position responsible for all aspects of an organization’s fiscal management.
- Extensive experience in a high transaction environment where transition volume drive business revenues.
- Must be knowledgeable with all accounting operations, reporting, audit and risk management activities.
- Advanced Excel skills are required.
- Extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or experience with a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is required.
- Must have a strong attention to detail, able to multi task and manage multiple high priorities simultaneously.
- Must have experience in developing, mentoring and managing a team of finance and accounting professionals.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in professional manner (verbal, written).
- Must possess a strong understanding of the finance and treasury functions.
- Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement and is receptive and responsive to change.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or a related business degree required. Advanced degree a plus.
