Director of Finance - Virtual Company
New York, NY
About the Job
Role: Director of Finance
Salary: $175,000 - $190,000/annually + Bonus
Location: Long Island City, NY - *Hybrid - 3 days a week in office*
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Director of Finance to lead our financial operations and strategic initiatives. This pivotal role will oversee all aspects of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial principles, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving business growth through sound financial strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
- Conduct in-depth financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Accounting and Reporting:
- Oversee the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards (GAAP) and tax regulations.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and adjustments.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Financial Operations:
- Optimize financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement robust internal controls and risk management procedures.
- Manage cash flow and treasury functions, including banking relationships and investments.
- Team Leadership:
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team.
- Mentor and coach team members to achieve their full potential.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Strategic Partnerships:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and profitability.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors and lenders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- CPA or CMA certification highly desirable.
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and tax regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with NetSuite ERP system
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented finance professional, we encourage you to apply.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
