CFO

Scranton area 

Salary low $100Ks+ bonus

The CFO is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.  It is essential that as the Controller you present yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times while performing your defined responsibilities.

The CFO directly oversees and manages the accounting department and personnel within the Corporation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Direct, maintain and enforce the accounting department and personnel in cooperation with the specific objective of complying with the general mission statement
2. Maintain consistent and direct communication with Supervisors, Management, and Owners on a day to day basis;
3. Oversee bank accounts and cash management;
4. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures;
5. Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts;
6. Ensure that accounts payable are paid in timely manner;
7. Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly;
8. Oversee the payroll process and filing of quarterly payroll and sales tax reports;
9. Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis;
10. Direct and oversee an orderly accounting filing system;
11. Maintain a system of internal controls and/or audits over all accounting transactions;
12. Issue timely and complete financial statements;
13. Recommend benchmarks against which to measure performance of company operations;
14. Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics;
15. Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts;
16. Analyze variances from the budget and report significant issues to Supervision and Owners;
17. Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations;
18. Coordinate information to external auditors for the annual audit;
19. Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings;
20. Manage commercial banking relationships;
21. Interface with outside accounting firm, banks, lessors, casualty/liability insurance agents, utility vendors, credit card companies, etc;
22. Oversee and manage any IRS requirements or audits;
23. Administer 401K retirement plan;
24. Continuously evaluate existing financing and pursue new financing opportunities for existing operations and new capital projects;Maintain a competent knowledge of all store policies/procedures;
25. Direct and monitor department physical inventories to ensure accuracy and timely financial completion;
26. Maintain proper reporting procedures of all customer or property incidents to carrier and administer claims;
27. Review and monitor work performed by “outside” contracted vendors;
28. Monitor, pursue and enforce energy conservation and general energy efficiency on an ongoing basis.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

1. BS in accounting or finance;
2. Minimum 10 years of prior Accounting experience.
3. Minimum 5 years management experience
4. CPA preferred
5.  Retail experience preferred

Status: recruiting/interviewing 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL REPORTING SPECIALIST

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing various duties of the accounting, finance, financial reporting, and control functions; achieving goals as established in the Department’s annual operating plan; coordinating work within the department, as well as with other departments; complying with operating policies and procedures established for the accounting function; communicating with appropriate personnel; responding to inquiries or requests for information; maintaining appropriate records and providing assigned reports.

Essential Duties:

1. Performs a variety of duties in the accounting, finance, financial reporting, and control functions of which the following are illustrative and not all inclusive:

2. Utilizes department software in preparing departmental reports, including, but not limited to: financial statements, analyses, narrative commentary including progressively more technical sections of the MD&A sections and financial statement footnotes of SEC filings, surveys and special requests on an as needed basis.

3.  Develops and inputs various formulas to create accurate and useful spreadsheets for the department and, if necessary, other departments as may be required from time-to-time.

     4.  Prepares various accounting, tax and financial reports while compiling and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

5.  Ensures financial reports are timely prepared and, reviews for accuracy prior to submission and review by senior management; prepares reports for external groups, e.g., regulators, industry analysts, customers, shareholders, etc.

6.  Performs accounting, financial, and tax research and analysis, feasibility analyses, etc. Prepares report on findings and basis for conclusions.

7.  Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and researches actual performance variances there from.

8.  Analyses the quarterly performance accounting report results.

9.  Prepares reports and audit-ready documentation in support thereof and provides support for the annual financial audit and quarterly reviews by the outside independent accounting firm.

10.  Works with auditors to coordinate requests and documentation for internal control testing and attestation.

11.  Prepares adjusting and correcting accounting entries as needed.

12.  Ensures that the general ledger is maintained properly; takes action to correct accounting-related errors or problems with the accuracy of the general ledger.

13.  Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place.

14.  Cooperates with, participates in and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness.

15.  Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.

16.  Communicates with management and staff personnel in order to integrate goals and activities.

17.  Responds to inquiries relating to his/her areas of responsibility, or to requests from auditors, examiners, other bank personnel, customers, etc., within given time frames and within established policy.

Basic Qualifications:

Education/Training:  A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field of study; specialized finance education and training.

Skill(s): Proficient in reading, writing, grammar, and application of higher level mathematics skills; demonstrated proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial statements, e.g., balance sheets, income statements, etc.; proficient PC skills including spreadsheet, word processing and database applications; a working knowledge of bank functions relating to the accounting and finance functions; knowledge of current bank and SEC regulations impacting the accounting and finance functions; visual and auditory skills.

Experience: A minimum of one (2) year’s experience in related position normally required.  Public accounting or internal auditing experience is preferred.  Experience working with publically owned companies (SEC registrants) in an accounting environment with progressively increasing responsibility desirable.

Status: recruiting

 

 

FINANCIAL ANALYST

General Responsibilities

Responsible for performing and managing a variety of technical duties relating to the analysis of financial information and preparation of financial reports; achieving goals as established in the assigned division’s annual operating plan; coordinating work within the department, as well as with other divisions or departments; complying with operating policies and procedures established for the financial management function; communicating with appropriate personnel; responding to inquiries or requests for information; maintaining appropriate records and providing assigned reports; maintain a positive attitude while contributing to a culture based on teamwork, respect and integrity.

Essential Duties

1.   Performs a variety of technical duties relating to the analysis of financial information and preparation of financial reports of which the following are illustrative:

1. Provides a passionate and engaging experience to all customers, both internal and external, and at all touchpoints, through committed execution of the Model Experience and commitment to the Core Values of the organization; creates and sustains an environment that promotes loyalty, commitment and retention.

b.     Assists in preparing Financial Statements and footnotes, SEC reports, press releases, regulatory reports and internal financial reports in accordance with FASB, PCAOB and SEC reporting regulations.

c.     Reviews various accounting reports in order to perform financial and ratio analysis and trend reports.

d.     Ensures various financial reports are prepared for review by management.

e.     Prepares financial and accounting reports for external groups, i.e., auditors, examiners, analysts, vendors, etc.

f.      Prepares quarterly files for peer group analysis and analytical reporting.

g.     Prepares cost analysis and feasibility analysis.

h.     Assists in the analysis, impact and implementations of FASB, PCAOB and other regulatory standards and pronouncements, as required.

2.   Assists in   the preparation of budgeting and financial planning activities.

3.   Assists in the asset/liability management and reporting processes.

4.   Achieves goals assigned to the Financial Analyst as part of the Finance Division’s annual operating plan.

5.   Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.

6. Ensures a sound understanding of the company’s policies and procedures pertaining to compliance. Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the bank’s compliance with all regulatory requirements.

7.   Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other divisions and departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.

8.   Complies with established operating policies and procedures in order to maintain adequate controls and to support the adherence to outside regulatory requirements, i.e., SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, FDICIA, etc.

9.   Communicates with management and staff personnel in order to integrate goals and activities.

10.       Responds to inquiries relating to his/her particular area or to requests from auditors, examiners, customers, other personnel within given time frames and within established policy.

Education/Training:  A B.S. or B.A. degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field of study; specialized financial education and training.

Skill(s):  Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematical skills; proficient communicative and interpersonal skills; proficient PC skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications; proficient analytical skills; proficient financial management skills; visual and auditory skills.

Experience:  A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in related positions normally required.