What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance And Administration position at Apt?
The Director of Finance and Administration provides leadership, management, and vision to oversee the financial operations of the company. This role ensures proper financial planning, reporting, and compliance while optimizing financial strategies to support both short-term and long-term business goals. The Director will be responsible for maintaining financial controls, overseeing project finances, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive financial success.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Oversee all finance and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures in alignment with corporate standards.
- Manage project cash flow, including issuing payments, invoicing, and overseeing shareholder funding for capital projects.
- Prepare and maintain financial reports (income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets)
- Develop, manage, and analyze budgets, reporting key insights to executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Monitor financial performance, identifying discrepancies between actual and projected figures, and recommend improvements.
- Ensure compliance with financing agreements, tax requirements, and audit processes.
- Oversee annual financial audits, working closely with external auditors and consultants.
- Maintain and update financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
- Advise leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and best practices.
Capital & Risk Management
- Evaluate short-, medium-, and long-term capital needs, optimizing financing arrangements.
- Ensure compliance with credit agreements and financing obligations.
- Oversee insurance programs and risk management initiatives.
- Stay current on financial regulations, US GAAP standards, and industry trends impacting the business.
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
- Work closely with executives and cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
- Serve as the primary financial liaison with lenders, auditors, tax advisors, and external consultants.
- Provide general administrative support, including time sheet aggregation and financial documentation management.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or project finance.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, and financial modeling.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in small, self-managed teams.
Preferred:
- CMA, CPA, or CA designation.
