Job Description
Location
Remote,WI
Description
Our client, an applied technology company - generative AI, sensor technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT) = focused on solving real business problems using the best available technologies, is seeking a Director of Finance/Controller add to their team. This growing company has 50 employees and currently runs Accounting/Financials through 2 key employees ("doers"). This role will become the leader who will build/manage this team and create all infrastructure around this business function. The need is for a hands-on finance leader to establish and manage the company's financial operations and build the foundation of the company's finance function.
This role pays a salary in the $120K - $150K range based on experience, includes UNLIMITED PTO, 4% match on 401K and Health, Dental and Vision BENEFITS PAID at 100%. The role is a fully remote WORK FROM HOME role that can be based at any location in the US.
- The key to this role is past recent and relevant experience managing day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and providing practical financial insight to support business decisions. The 4 key areas of expertise needed are: Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Reporting, Cash Management, Contracts Revenue, Financial Processes Compliance and External Coordination. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working in an early-stage environment and is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally in a small organization. The incumbent will:
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management
- Oversee monthly financial close and maintain accurate financial records
- Coordinate payroll and employee expense processes
- Maintain financial systems and accounting software
- Prepare monthly financial reports and provide financial visibility to leadership
- Develop and maintain operating budgets and financial forecasts
- Monitor company spending and help leadership manage operating costs
- Support leadership with financial analysis and modeling for business decisions
- Monitor cash flow and maintain short- and medium-term cash forecasts
- Manage invoicing and collections processes
- Track vendor payments and help ensure responsible financial management
- Provide leadership with visibility into company financial position
- Support review of customer contracts and ensure appropriate revenue tracking
- Maintain processes for invoicing, revenue recognition, and project tracking
- Help establish simple and scalable financial processes as the company grows
- Assist leadership with pricing, margin analysis, and cost visibility
- Coordinate with external accountants for tax filings and annual reporting
- Maintain financial documentation and internal controls
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards
- Support financial due diligence for potential business partnerships or initiatives Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial management
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting
- Experience managing financial operations in a hands-on role
- Ability to build simple and scalable financial processes from the ground up
- Experience with Microsoft suite of tools - Outlook/Word/Excel
- Experience with Quickbooks Software Preferred but NOT required
- Masters Degree
- CPA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus
- Experience working in a startup or small-company environment
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