VP of Accounting & Administration

Company: Excel Truck Group
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Are you a Strategic Accountant who has what it takes to shape a fast-growing company's financial future? Leverage your analytical expertise and contribute to the bottom line as a member of the Executive Management Team for an organization that offers incredible growth potential as they are positioned to add multiple locations and 200 employees in the next 5 years. Also, on top of an above average salary there is a very attractive performance-based annual bonus. -
Excel Truck Group is seeking a VP of Accounting & Administration to join their team in Roanoke, VA. This is a critical role that will be responsible for planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance and accounting activities of our company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. As well as providing strategic leadership for the company by establishing long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. -
Requirements: -

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or Finance -
3 years minimum experience as a VP in a large company ($300 million+ in annual sales) -
10+ years total accounting or finance experience -

Please click apply or email your information to: excel102@workrocket.com - -
Why you should take advantage of this career: -

Strong Compensation including strong base salary plus annual performance-based bonuses. -
Excellent benefits - Multiple health plans to choose from with great coverage, dental, short and long-term disability, optional insurances, 401k with match, generous PTO, 6 paid holidays -
Stability & Reputation - Step into a C level role with an organization that is an industry leader, remained strong during the pandemic, and continues to expand and earn the respect of their customers and communities they are in. -
Company Growth- The organization has doubled in the last 3 years and continues to grow rapidly. - Because of this growth, you can expect a long-term career here. -
Family-owned - Get to know the owners of the company! - See how active we are within the organization and how much they care about their employees. -

Strategy, Planning and Management -

Act as the Vice President of Accounting and strategic business partner to our Senior Executive leadership team. Serve as a key member of our executive leadership team and round table discussion panel. Able to advance this role to a Chief Financial Officer level (CFO) -
Assess and evaluate the financial performance of our organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth initiatives of our organization. -
Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency. -
Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company's plan for growth and expansion. -
Select and engage consultants, auditors, and or any outside financial business partner. -
Recruit, interview and hire finance and accounting staff as required. -
Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models. -
Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by our senior leadership team. -

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting -

Manage, supervise, prepare, and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by department, dealership, and our company, forecast vs. budget and cash flow. -
Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations. -
Identify, develop supervise and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings. -
Manage the creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting. -

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations -

Manage and Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff. -
Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures. -
Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders, foundations, investors, and company's board of directors. -
Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements. -
Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns. -
Ensure regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. -
Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance. -
Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies. -
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. -
Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation. -
Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems -
Hire, develop and manage accounting directors, managers, and staff -
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits. -
Coordinate and strategize methods used to attain team goals with Chief Accounting Officer and Regional Controllers. -

Financial Management -

Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability. -
Oversee cash, investments, and asset management area. -
Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks. -
Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners. -
Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization's plans and operating budgets. -

Finance and Accounting Team Management -

Mentor and develop a team of 7 Accounting leads managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic. -
Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control within the three main company divisions. -

Cash Management -

Oversee weekly cash management and AP Department, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires and ACHs -
Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process -

IT -

Able to lead our IT team and work closely with this staff to offer the best support to our company. -
Negotiates support with our IT vendor partners to maximize our performance as a dealership group. - -
Work closely with our IT team to offer the best technology solutions for our Operational team. - -

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. -

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