Finance Director jobs in Schenectady, NY

Description

Overview 

Logical Net seeks a leader to manage and direct its finance and accounting activities.  The Financial Director is a critical member of our leadership team, reports to the COO and is responsible for planning, leading and controlling financial and accounting functions for the company.  

The Company 

Logical Net Corporation has been providing computer and Internet services since 1994. Headquartered in the center of Upstate New York’s Tech Valley, we provide outsourced IT services, data center hosting and telephony (VoIP) to small to medium sized business throughout the Northeast. 

While we all bring different skills to Logical Net, there are a few traits that all of us share—a love of technology, a curiosity for what’s yet to be discovered and an enthusiasm for helping our clients grow their business with the solutions we create for them. 

We are an energetic, team-driven, fast paced and rapidly growing organization who seeks to celebrate success and reward results. Our greatest achievements are not just measured by our corporate growth and success but also through the positive impact experienced by our team. 

Necessary Qualifications 

• 7 years of relevant experience in financial management and accounting 
• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree and/or CPA preferred 
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills. 
• Well-developed accounting-specific analytical, problem solving and decision making skills including a deep understanding and mastery of GAAP  
• Excellent computer skills including the ability to operate and manage financial (Quickbooks) and payroll information systems, spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and email. 
• Ability to reason and think logically – deep analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.  
• Strong attention to detail in planning with high level of accuracy.  
• Ability to effectively communicate key data, including presentations to senior management, the Board or other outside partners/influencers/clients  
• Display willingness to help others, a pleasant personality, a courteous manner, and a professional demeanor.  
• Ability to apply judgment, implement solutions, and resolve conflicts, all in a multi-tasked environment.  
• Able to effectively lead & manage staff, meet deadlines and tight time constraints.  
• Be honest, trustworthy and respectful. Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives 

Other Functions

• Attend and participate in internal management, vendor and customer meetings    
• Continue personal development   
• Performs other duties as assigned by management   
• Ability to travel (<5%) 

Requirements

Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis 

• Develop & execute financial plans, strategies and activities 
• Prepare and maintain regular financial statements including monthly profit and loss forecast (vs. actual); and cash flow forecast. 
• Analyze financial results and create profitability models to support business initiatives; Develop recommendations (strategic and tactical). 
• Develop and maintain P&L and capital budgets. Monitor department spending and recommend corrective actions as necessary. 
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed. 
• Oversee asset management and depreciation schedule. Manage investments and reserves. 
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures per legal and regulatory requirements 
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems to maximize department efficiency. 

Accounting, Tax & Cash Management 

• Lead, mentor and develop the Accounting team (A/R & A/P), manage work allocations, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic. 
• Establish appropriate accounting controls, policies & procedures. Document them and train the accounting team thereto.  
• Oversee and review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation. 
• Oversee cash management; Approve weekly payables; Execute check signing. Establish and maintain cash controls. Implement and monitor payment authority practices. 
• Guide tax planning throughout the year. Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns. 
• While the primary role is to lead & manage the accounting team, the Finance Director will have hands-on skills with each accounting duty and can perform such if there is an absence or gap.