Job Description
Job Description
Our client located in Harvard, MA is seeking a Finance Director to join their team. This senior role manages the areas of Accounting, Treasury, and Collections, ensuring compliance with all accounting principals and regulations. They will provide leadership on budget planning, financial reporting, and forecasting as well as manage the period end process. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in accounting/finance, with exposure to an accounting/ERP system. This opportunity offers excellent flexibility and generous time off.
For immediate consideration, call Mylinda Harrison at 508-205-2130.
Direct and organize department operations, providing overall administrative leadership.
•Supervise financial functions: accounting, treasury, collections, data processing, purchasing, payroll/benefits, and accounting/records.
•Ensure financial activities comply with relevant statutes, laws, codes, and best practices.
•Implement and maintain standardized financial systems, controls, and procedures across departments.
•Develop and enforce consistent budget guidelines and processes.
•Establish departmental structure; set objectives, delegate responsibilities, and evaluate performance.
•Manage training for staff and promote adoption of improved departmental techniques and practices.
•Authorize departmental policies and procedures for all functions.
•Prepare and justify annual department budget and spending plans.
•Oversee procurement: purchasing of goods, supplies, equipment, and contract management.
•Monitor and report status of financial accounts, including periodic and annual reports to upper management.
•Maintain complete and accurate financial, accounting, and valuation records.
•Provide strategic and short-term financial planning and coordinate annual budget processes.
•Advise and collaborate with the board and the Senior Manager on financial matters.
•Perform duties of subordinates as required and execute other tasks assigned by the Senior Manager.
- 5+ years of finance and accounting experience (required)
- 2+ years of management experience
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Experience with an ERP/accounting system
- Background in fund accounting, budget development, and compliance
- Good resume with limited movement