Finance Director

DQS group.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DQS USA Schaumburg is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and controls for a growing organization. The role provides strategic financial guidance to the President/CEO and senior management and requires strong leadership across finance and administration.

The ideal candidate offers a minimum of ten years in senior finance roles, CPA/MBA and experience with Dynamics AX/CRM. Hybrid work arrangement and cross-functional collaboration are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Ten years in a senior management finance/administration role in a service industry.
• BS/BA/BB degree; CPA, CA or MBA preferred.
• MS Office suite proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and review financial information and reports for the Board and senior management.
• Assist in annual business plan, strategy, budget, and cash flow forecast.
• Oversee internal controls, GAAP compliance, and tax strategies.
• Manage credit/collection to minimize DSO and bad debt write-offs.
• Lead IT and facilities operations; mentor administrative staff; liaise with bankers, auditors, lawyers.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision making

Education

BS/BA/BB Degree

CPA/CA or MBA preferred

Tools

Dynamics AX

Dynamics CRM

Job description

## Finance DirectorApply: Hybrid: DQS USA Schaumburg: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR100390**Your role****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**· Prepares, produces, and reviews financial information for the company ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, interpretation, and presentation of all financial reports and statements of the company. Provides timely financial advice and support to the President and CEO and senior management;· Assist in the preparation of annual Business Plan and Strategy and prepare the budget and related cash flow forecast.· Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for submission to the Board or management team as required;· Develops and maintains external financial relationships including bankers, auditors, lawyers and other financial advisors;· Lead the development of and ensures compliance with appropriate internal controls, applicable internal and external policies, procedures, and governance principles and practices for financial management and administration of the company;· Oversee, supervise, and mentor administrative and office management personnel;· Keep abreast of the business and economic climate in which DQS operates and prepare the company to meet the challenges of a changing business environment as it relates to its financial obligation;· Manage the credit and collection functions to ensure company targets to minimize DSO and bad debt write-offs.· Track actual income, expenses and other key metrics against budget and provide regular reports to the President and CEO and senior management;· Ensure all reports comply with GAAP and any other applicable requirements;· Work closely with external advisors/auditors in the development of tax strategies and minimization of taxes, preparation and submission of annual and other applicable tax returns;· Address all management issues raised by the external auditors for annual auditing requirements;· Responsible for financial information systems and maintenance of proper internal financial controls;· Approves the monthly reconciliations of all assets on the balance sheet, accounts payable and payments to auditors and employees;· Maintain Company’s credit score with D&B;· Responsible for overseeing facilities operations and tenant relations;· Reviews, in conjunction with external legal advisors if necessary, all significant contracts that the company may enter into, including leases, customer contracts, employee agreements, auditor contracts· Obtains or renews required business licenses and permits;· Responsible for risk management and obtaining proper and sufficient property and liability coverage;· Oversees and manages the IT department;· Interact with foreign Sister Companies and Licensees to assist with International pricing in support of sales. Manage exchange rate risks appropriately;· Performs other tasks and duties as may be assigned.**Your profile**· BS/BA/BB Degree, CPA, CA or MBA preferred;· Minimum ten (10) years experience in a Senior Management Finance and Administrations position with demonstrated skills and management responsibilities in a service industry;· MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point);· Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM Experience (preferred);· Must be highly skilled in dealing with employees at all levels with in the organization;· Excellent communication, verbal and written skills;· Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)**Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic.The employer is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.Right to Work Poster (English)EEO is the Law