Finance Manager

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced Senior Financial Manager to oversee financial operations, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

You will lead the finance team, prepare board reports and dashboards, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive strategic financial decisions across wholesale distribution, ecommerce, imports/exports and consumer goods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior financial managerial role.
• Experience in wholesale distribution, ecommerce, import/export, consumer goods and electronics.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial data and presenting statements and dashboards.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control.
• Strong leadership and results orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High integrity and dependability with urgency and results orientation.
• Proficient in MS Office and financial management software.
• CPA or relevant qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Direct and coordinate financial planning and budget management, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial strategies, plans and forecasts.
• Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and dashboards to the Board and stakeholders.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and manage cash flow effectively.
• Drive financial planning by analyzing performance and risks.
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.
• Align financial policies with company objectives.
• Lead the finance team and foster continuous improvement.
• Participate in corporate policy development as a member of senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Risk management

Communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Financial management software

Job description

• 1. Oversee all financial operations including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• 2. Direct and coordinate company financial planning and budget management functions, ensuring compliance with all regulatory bodies.
• 3. Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive financial strategies, plans, and forecasts.
• 4. Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and dashboards to the Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
• 5. Perform regular bank reconciliations and manage cash flow effectively.
• 6. Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks.
• 7. Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.
• 8. Align financial policies and procedures with company objectives.
• 9. Lead the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• 10. Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team.

Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. An MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
• 2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior financial managerial position, with a proven track record of success.
• 3. Extense knowledge and experience in wholesale distribution, e-commerce, import/export, consumer goods, and consumer electronics.
• 4. Proficiency in analyzing financial data and creating and presenting financial statements, reports, and dashboards.
• 5. Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• 6. Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
• 7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• 8. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results‑orientation.
• 9. Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
• 10. CPA or other relevant qualification is a plus.