VP/Director of Finance and Operations

Role: VP of Finance and Operations

Location: Long Island City, NY

Job Type: Full-Time

Operations Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

· Lead and oversee all day-to-day operations, ensuring processes are efficient, streamlined, and scalable to meet company objectives.

· Define departmental KPI’s that align with strategic company goals and ultimately increase team member accountability through quantifiable metrics.

· Work collaboratively with department heads including warehousing, logistics, sales and IT to optimize workflows, improve cross-departmental communication, and implement best practices to maximize team efficiency.

· Manage company insurance and employee health plans, 401k, pension, medical and retirement accounts.

· Manage and communicate with company vendors, including freight rate negotiations, and support contractors.

· Manage onboarding new employees.

· Oversee customer service manager and respond to requests involving finance and shipping for larger accounts.

Financial Management Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

· Oversee all financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring cost control, profitability, and financial stability.

· Monitor and manage cash flow, to meet its short-term and long-term financial goals.

· Provide daily financial reporting, managing payables and account transfers of funds based on activity needs.

· Analyze costs, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities.

· Provide reports on logistics performance, transportation costs, and inventory levels and make recommendations for improvement.

· Manage factor financial relationship and credit card accounts.

· Manage reconciliation and all financial information for accountants.

· Create reporting, budgeting and projections to executive management.

· Provide strategic insights to support the company's growth, profitability, and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations and financial management, with a proven track record in a senior leadership role.

· Proven ability to plan and organize workload and work within tight deadlines, while flourishing in a team-oriented environment.

· Ability to assimilate and process data from a wide range of sources, being highly detail oriented.

· Expert knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.

· Excellent oral & written communication skills.

· Strong understanding of financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

· Proficient in Excel to create complex financial models that will support proper evaluation of company’s processes and financial goals.

· Demonstrated ability to improve operational processes and drive efficiency across all departments.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with executive teams and department leaders.

· Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to leadership

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Retirement plan

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

· Long Island City, NY 11101 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you Interested in Commute or relocate on your own to Long Island City, NY?
• Are you an US Citizen or GC holder?
• What is your current location?
• How many years of experience you have as VP of Finance and Operations?
• What is your Expected Salary for full-time?
• Kindly, provide me your best email address and contact number?

Experience:

• financial and operations: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Long Island City, NY (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Long Island City, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Long Island City, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Remote