SVP of Finance

Job Title: Senior Vice President of Finance Department/Business Unit: Accounting Reports to: Chief Accounting Officer Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Vice President of Finance will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s administrative and financial services and departments, supporting and promoting profitable goals and objectives.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: In collaboration with other executive staff, and skilled and trusted departmental employees, develops, implements, operates, maintains, and controls the essential operating systems, information, and financial business of the company. Defines and implements key performance indicators and strategic objectives for the division and, as appropriate, the entire organization; facilitates measurement of those objectives, reporting results to the executive team.

Drafts and implements policies and best practices to support achievement of objectives and required standards. Drafts business plans for new products, services, and markets. Ensures availability of adequate and appropriate equipment, staffing, and systems; recommends additional staffing and services. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including but not limited to tax laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS).

Maintains knowledge of developments and trends in finance and administration including technological advances. Facilitates implementation of new systems and major modifications of existing systems to reduce downtime. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Thorough knowledge of financial and legal best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership. Thorough understanding of and personal involvement with systems and methodologies of finance and administration.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred. Certified Public Accountant status highly desired.

At least ten years of experience in the financial function of a company required. Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. Liberty Tax Service is an equal opportunity employer.