Fraud Investigation Officer jobs in Pittsfield, MA

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the foundation of The Hermitage Club's policies and financial health and is the position that is relied upon by all parties including the General Manager / Executive Director, the Management team, and the Board of Directors to ensure the Club has the proper controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure the financial strength and operation efficiency.
Maintaining accurate records is the basis of this position's product, however, timely and thoughtful analysis of financial results is key to making the proper impact on both short-term and long-term strategic decision-making. The successful CFO will be an energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. The CFO is discreet and behaves with a high degree of professionalism with a thorough understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including generally accepted accounting principles is essential.

Under the general guidance and direction of the GM/Executive Director and within the limits of the Hermitage Club's policies and procedures, the CFO develops the strategic direction of the Finance Department and manages all financial aspects of the Club to maximize business potential and growth. The CFO will optimize traditional finance planning and analysis, auditing, compliance, treasury, financial reporting, and controller functions. The CFO will also develop transformative and automated processes/systems that have a positive impact on the business. This leader will identify inefficiencies within the business and promote effective cost management initiatives, streamline the procurement process, harness analytic insights, and build performance metrics and reporting for department heads.

Attributes:

•An outgoing and friendly personality with a high potential to identify with and embrace the Club's unique culture.
•Highly energetic; a self-starter with a "hands-on" approach to management.
•A strong sense of service with proven staff development and training skills.
•Regularly works with other departments or projects.
•Resolves common problems and challenges regularly with high judgment.
•Determines the best method to achieve goals and maintains the flexibility to ensure effective delivery of work. Continuously delivers high-quality results and is resilient in the face of obstacles.
•Fosters a collaborative team spirit. Actively helps and supports others. Deals with conflict in a positive manner.
•Understands all the key departments and functions and how they work collectively to achieve larger goals. Provides advice, information, and direction to others to support the achievement of team and/or department goals. Recommends optimal approaches to address critical issues in the immediate and medium-term.
•An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., to staff, members, and guests.
•Provides exceptional member service and uses prompt and responsive follow-through. Ask questions to identify members' needs and/or expectations. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
•Able to work in a rapidly changing work environment. Must be able to adapt to changes, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
•Remain open to others' ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things.
•Ability to envision the Club's future and continually come up with ways to improve the entire member experience.
•Possesses a good sense of humor and the ability to have fun.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a related field and experience that provides the required finance, knowledge, skills, and abilities. A CPA would be viewed as a plus, but not required.
• Seven to ten years minimum experience as a CFO / Controller or similar position at a club or within a similar hospitality environment, resort, or ski lodge.
• 5 years of accounting experience in balance sheet reconciliation, accruals, G/L accounts, journal entries, variance analysis, preparing monthly financial reports, budgeting, bank reconciliations, preparing tax returns, annual audit preparation, forecasting, payroll, AR/AP, cash flow, policy, and process development
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and regulations.
• A career path marked with stability and professional achievement.
• A person of exceptional character - motivated, energetic, friendly, and dedicated to the profession. A friendly and outgoing personality with strong communication skills and high visibility.
• The professional will be a lifelong learner continuing research and understanding industry
Competitive Compensation
trends. Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Effective coaching/supervision/training of staff.
• The ability to operate a computer to enter, retrieve, or modify data utilizing Microsoft Word,Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, email, internet, and other software programs at a high level of proficiency. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite.
• Impeccable and verifiable references. All candidates will be subject to a thorough background check.