VP/Director of Finance

We are offering an exciting opportunity in the waste, refuse, and environmental waste management industry in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role is for a Finance Manager, who will be responsible for overseeing accounting and payroll operations, managing financial controls, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the functionality of different accounting areas such as invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, and payroll.
• Establish and manage financial internal control processes across all business unit functional areas to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting deadlines are met timely.
• Oversee reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and review financial statements and supporting documentation for compliance.
• Direct and develop the accounting staff at the business unit.
• Provide analytical support to sales and marketing for customer pricing, profitability analysis, and market development projects.
• Support the General Manager with financial analytics for informed business decisions.
• Manage credit and collection function to maximize division cash-flow and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Oversee the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements.
• Support the General Manager during the annual budget and interim forecasting process.
• Provide necessary support to financial audits including internal audits, external audits, and peer reviews.
• Respond to information requests from different departments such as accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.
• Ensure completion and submission of financial filings and returns required by contractual agreements and government entities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is a must
• Demonstrated experience in handling Accounting Functions efficiently
• Proven track record in managing Accounts Payable (AP)
• Must be able to prepare and execute an Annual Budget
• Prior experience in Auditing is required
• Familiarity with various Budget Processes is essential