Head of Finance

Job Description:Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Develops financial information to guide management decisionsPrepares and presents budget proposals and economic forecastsInitiates the fiscal planning process by providing historical information, expenditure schedules, trends and variance analysis, initiates corrective actionsTracks and manages organization's cost accounting, general ledger, cash flow, and balance sheetSafeguards company assets/Risk ManagementManages deposits, authorizes agreements, and negotiates credit terms with financial institutionsParticipates in product safety team to limit risk and advises management team on actions to reduce product liabilityEstablishes internal auditing process, arranges for and participates in external audits, and enforces internal controlsLawsuit Oversight and Case ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceWorkplace Safety ComplianceEmployee Relations ComplianceProtects operations by keeping financial information confidentialWorkers Compensation IssuesInsurance Program OversightFacilitates the collection of cash and payment of obligationsOversees accounts receivable, and accounts payable systemsEstablishes credit policies and develops credit proceduresEstablishes and enforces payment authorization practices and proceduresStructured Trade Finance options to assist in potential export financing and/or payment options through Credit InsuranceMaintains organizational adherence to generally accepted accounting principlesApproves and files financial statements and reports, files tax returns, and ensures the appropriate taxes are paidStudies existing and pending legislation and collects information to anticipate future legal requirementsRepresents the organization by communicating and interacting with governmental agenciesMaintains a stable and reliable information technology system and servicesManages information technology staff to meet the businesses' information technology needsEssential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):Daily Oversight of the following: AccountingOversees Corporate Controller for Consolidated GroupConsolidated Audited Financial StatementsDotted Line oversight to International Accounting/Finance organizationsITIT OperationsERPCRMCADCyber Security IssuesHuman Resource and Safety functionEvaluates financial cost/benefit of employee relations, safety, performance management, training, succession planning, benefits, and other related decisionsNegotiates and builds relationships with brokers, insurance companies, and legal counselPlant Safety with Safety Director as Direct Report, and related Workers' Compensation Claims cost and administration.401(k) Plan AdministratorManages staff respectfullyMaintains open and honest communication with direct reportsPeriodically communicates clear expectations, monitors job results compared to expectations, documents constructive coaching throughout the year and during the annual review processEnforces policies and procedures to ensure organizational consistencyMaintains professionalism and confidentiality in employee selection, performance management, and employee relationsDevelops Human ResourcesTrains and mentors employees to expand knowledge base and promote problem solvingDelegates effectively to develop and identify new leaders within the companySupports internal and external customer serviceUnderstands and documents internal and external customer needs and expectationsDevelops resources and critical service metrics to ensure these needs are being metCommunicates to appropriate team(s) when an expectation will not be metKnowledge, skills and/or abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Accounting and MRP/ERP Software preferable Microsoft Navision or SAP.Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to inspire and motivate staffAbility to provide a respectful work environment for othersEducation and/or Experience: Professional degree (B.Com, M. Com with CA, ICMA and CS or Inter pass.Head or Finance/Finance Director Experience required15 years of Experience in Accounts, Finance and Legal dept.. In Pvt. Ltd./Public Ltd. Companies with expertise in accounts finalization, income tax working, costing, administration and working.