Director of Finance & Accounting

Overview

Great news! Schillings is currently looking for an experienced, highly motivated Director of Finance & Accounting to oversee the accounting department at the Saint John, IN location for our fast-growing company. The Director of Finance & Accounting handles all accounting functions, financial reporting, and oversees the cash management of the company.

Reporting to and working directly with the CEO, the Director of Finance & Accounting will assist with management and development of internal control policies, company procedures and financial planning. We are seeking a strong leader who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, who has a passion for numbers and a desire to create useful reporting tools to support our growth.

This position is on-site Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm with excellent benefits.
Local candidates preferred.

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance and accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow, employment taxes, tax reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls, financial policies, procedures and reporting systems to maximize return on financial assets.
• Maintain, reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts.
• Manage daily cash balances, cash flow and forecast future cash needs.
• Oversee and analyze customer accounts, including collections, and verify accuracy of transactions.
• Develop, design and maintain automated processes for financial reports / analysis / statements by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist the CEO, including upper management/ownership with financial decisions, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Manage accounting team by improving efficiencies; coaching and developing employees; and planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Collaborate with General Counsel and outside accountant to ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Advise purchasing department with vendor negotiations, inventory control and other similar financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis for special projects and strategic planning.
• Assist HR/Legal with employment and payroll issues, as related to accounting.
• Act as liaison with outside accounting/financial firms.
• Support management with insurance review and management of insurance claims.
• Any other tasks or areas of responsibility that upper management or ownership deem appropriate.
• Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to provide advice and guidance for the land development team, including land acquisition, development, TIF agreements.
• Must be resourceful and persistent - have the ability to dig in and trouble shoot problems or complaints, following through to resolution.
• Take ownership of department efficiencies, corrections when needed, reviews, and training/onboarding of new or existing employees.
• Engage staff, encourage and develop team work and focus on continuous improvement.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritizes, and keeps track of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess ability to deal tactfully and courteous in any situation communicating well, verbally and in writing.
• Be a self-starter who is able to work independently, recognize needs, gaps and/or opportunities and initiate suggestions to improve processes, culture and/or morale.
• Return all phone calls by priority & no later than end of day.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including ability to work with employees at all levels of organization.
• Analytical, detail-orientated, collaborative team player with a positive attitude and sense of urgency.
• Act professionally and have high integrity, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving mindset.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in accounting, including experience with leading and developing a team.
• CPA license required
• Experience in internal audit preparation, P&L reports and monthly close-outs.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements, including sales and cost analysis.
• Experience with point of sale systems in retail environments, preferred.
• Experience with construction, mechanic's liens or mortgages, preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn and effectively utilize department specific software systems.
• Experience as a CFO or Director of Finance for small to mid-market company a plus.