The Director of Finance & Accounting leads all finance & accounting activities for The Company. The Director of Finance & Accounting is also responsible for the development, stewardship and continuous improvement of The Company’s internal controls and policies, as they relate to finance, financial accounting and financial operations. The Director of Finance & Accounting is responsible for building and staffing an organization that serves as a business partner to all other departments with the goal of turning information into action and driving profitability. This highly visible position reports to the VP, Governance & Administration (VPGA) and will work closely in all functions to deliver key objectives.
Essential Functions
Strategic Accountabilities
Supports the VPGA and Director of Culinary Endeavors in the development and execution of The Company’s business initiatives.
Stewardship of the annual Operations Planning, Mid-Range Planning and Long-Range Planning processes and responsibility for aligning these projections to The Company’s long-term goals & objectives.
Enrolls third-party business partners in the activities of the business, including but not limited to financial reporting, planning & budgeting and productivity initiatives.
Develops a treasury and cash management process that ensures effective utilization of The Company’s resources, as well as a pipeline to capital funding.
Stewardship of all Business Development activities as they relate to The Company’s involvement in Portfolio Investments (that may include other impact investments).
Financial & Accounting Accountabilities
Serves as primary architect and develops a team that produces cutting-edge financial reporting on a recurring basis.
Creates and effectively leads a team of financial & accounting professionals who will oversee multiple different businesses, with their accountabilities ranging but not
2 limited to Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Inventory, Cash Management and Fixed Assets/Capital.
Creates, maintains and audits an internal controls structure that limits The Company’s exposure to risk and implements operational controls that enable productivity initiatives.
Stewardship for the delivery and continuous improvement of a timely and accurate rolling-forecast process, including owning the effective partnership with internal business partners.
Leads the update and continuous improvement of relevant financial and accounting policies for The Company.
Establishes a deep cash forecasting system, continuously improving the utilization of capital on ongoing basis.
Competencies
5+ years operating as a senior-to-executive leader in an organization.
MBA, CPA, CFA and similar accolades are pluses.
Excellent listener and communicator.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
Goes above and beyond expectations without compromising the company vision.
Ability to develop strategic partnerships across multiple organizations and functions.
Embraces change and maintains a pioneering spirit.
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Return on Investment (ROI) versus approved business plan.
Operating cash flow versus business plan/annual operating plan.
Employee engagement.
Cycle time of monthly financial package.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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