Roles and Responsibilities:
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Serve as a strategic partner to the Board of Directors and other Principals, offering financial insights and perspectives.
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Manage financial aspects of strategic initiatives and provide advice on business options.
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Stay updated on industry and economic trends and make recommendations accordingly.
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Lead enterprise risk management efforts.
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Evaluate and execute M&A opportunities identified by the Board, providing leadership and support for integration.
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Manage relationships with external advisory services such as auditors, bankers, and tax advisors.
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Make recommendations on financial systems to enhance efficiency and profitability.
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Develop short and long-term financial strategies to support business growth.
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Oversee the firm's annual budgeting processes.
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Monitor key financial metrics, report results, and identify trends.
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Present financial analyses, reports, and results to Senior Leadership and the Board.
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Lead monthly and quarterly forecasting processes.
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Drive organizational capacity for informed business decisions and strategic planning.
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Identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement best practices.
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Provide oversight to the Firm's general accounting functions, including project accounting, payroll, and accounts payable.
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Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls.
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Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations.
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Lead the annual external audit planning and coordination.
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Ensure sufficient capital and liquidity to meet current and future needs.
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Manage short-term funds and secure favorable financing arrangements.
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Partner effectively with the banking community.
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Oversee cash flow and set corporate policies.
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Provide leadership in tax planning and preparation.
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Ensure prudent and effective investment of firm assets.
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Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
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Set expectations and manage performance, providing coaching and feedback.
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Optimize department structure and responsibilities.
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Utilize external resources as needed.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration across the organization.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 10 to 15 years of accounting and finance experience.
- Experience in the construction industry.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, expense control and accounting systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting.
- CPA preferred.
About Versique:
Versique is a high-performance recruiting firm based in Minneapolis, MN specializing in interim solutions, direct hire, and executive leadership search. We believe people are the ultimate business advantage. Our experienced functional recruiting teams work within a variety of areas of expertise (HR, Finance & Accounting, Demand Generation, IT, and Engineering) and broad industries (Healthcare, Banking, Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing, Private Equity, and Family-Owned). Voted as a “Star Tribune Best Places to Work” three years in a row by our employees, Versique is one of the largest and fastest growing staffing and recruiting firms in the Midwest. The Versique brand represents a powerful combination of “versatile” and “unique” as it hints at the concept of “search” in its pronunciation: ver-seek.
Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.
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