What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Director position at Talent Elite Group?
Job Description
Talent Elite Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial and accounting operations, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and maintain strong financial controls.
Responsibilities
- Financial Oversight & Compliance:
- Supervise the finance and accounting department, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all financial operations.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and industry financial practices.
- Oversee and manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Sales & Income Tax Reporting, and Internal Audits.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure financial integrity.
- Prepare and present financial reports for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Lead the accounting team through the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Conduct financial variance analysis, comparing actual performance against budgeted expectations.
- Identify trends and patterns in revenue and expenses, providing data-driven recommendations for improvements.
- Prepare monthly sales reports by representative for management review.
- Sales Tax & Regulatory Compliance:
- Maintain expertise in sales tax regulations and ensure compliance across multiple states.
- Manage and report sales tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Reconcile discrepancies between Avalara tax software and the ERP system.
- Account Reconciliations & Asset Management:
- Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, AP, AR, customer deposits, vendor prepayments, trade liquidations, fixed assets, and sales tax liabilities.
- Oversee fixed asset management, including vehicle leases, capital purchases, and construction-in-progress accounts.
- Manage the lien waiver process for projects.
- External Collaboration & Ad Hoc Reporting:
- Serve as the primary liaison with external financial partners, including CPA firms, banks, insurance brokers, and tax consultants.
- Coordinate with Accounting, Insurance, and other agencies for post-period audits.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports as needed to support business decisions.
