Finance Supervisor/Manager

HR Advantage, LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance leadership position is open at HR Advantage, LLC in Jersey City. This role entails oversight of budgeting, client service, and financial analysis, requiring 5+ years of finance/accounting experience. The right candidate will excel in a fast-paced, multinational environment, leading teams and enhancing financial capabilities while interacting with senior management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Finance/Accounting, planning, and analysis.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience with financial processes and client service.

Responsibilities

• Produce annual operating budgets and forecasts.
• Manage client service and internal reporting.
• Supervise the US Expense Hub day-to-day operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Listening

Education

BA/BS in Finance/Accounting

MBA

Tools

Excel

Oracle or other financial systems

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

This is an exciting and a challenging position. The position requires an individual who can be an effective leader in a position without strong formal authority with 5+ years experience in finance/accounting.

The person will be outgoing, and comfortable in a truly multinational environment, working with different styles and all levels of staff. Strong interpersonal skills, including people management and process management will be called upon.

The individual will demonstrate a curiosity for solving problems, and initiative in finding ways to get things done better and should be Client service-oriented. He/she will require strong listening, feedback, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. In addition, he/she should be the type of person who can empathize with people’s needs, concerns and goals, and have a genuine interest in building finance capabilities. The individual should be comfortable communicating with the senior leadership team either at the local, regional and global level. The individual will be expected to be hands on, detailed and results oriented.

The individual will need to team effectively with a number of stakeholders – including the local office, system and various regional finance teams

Job Description

1) Budget/Office Planning and Analysis :

Produce annual operating budgets and forecasts in accordance with regional and global guidelines, business trends and management recommendations

2) Client Service and Support:

Manage local-office Time & Billing function in line with firm’s policies

Ensure all documentation requirements are met, including proposals, budgets, contracts, relevant case files and correspondence. Support client team, regional and external auditors requests

Oversee client case management

3) Internal and Ad-hoc Reporting

Prepare financial reports and analysis to support business objectives and presents these to the Officer group as requested

Be a thought partner for the OA and OC to help lead the business forward on multiple dimensions

Act as finance liaison to functional managers and lends financial support to assist/guide fiscal spending

In conjunction with regional/functional teams, identify and implement best practice opportunities, make recommendations and lead in process improvements

Work with functional managers to identify cost saving opportunities and to recommend/implement method to realize savings

Build financial system expertise (Business Objects and Excel), lead local development of financial applications, policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity and controls

Provide leadership, mentoring and training for finance staff

Manage staffing, hiring and capacity requirements of the local finance team

Promote and foster cross-functional teaming throughout the firm

5) Oversee the US Expense Hub

Supervise the US Expense Hub and oversee all aspects of the day to day operations including management and development of employees

Maintain & develop processes and controls to ensure integrity processing of expense reports

Manage staffing, hiring and capacity requirements for the US expense hub

Provide leadership, mentoring and training for hub staff

Identify and proactively manage risk.

Train staff to be sensitive to aspects of risk management

7) Northeast coordination

Teaming with NE counterparts to ensure alignment throughout the annual budget process

Qualifications

BA/BS with emphasis in Finance/Accounting and/or MBA strongly preferred

5+ years experience in Finance/Accounting with experience in planning and analysis, financial reporting, in a professional services preferred

Hands-on experience with budgets and financial planning and analysis processes

Supervisory experience with a proven track record for improving their teams from a professional development perspective

Advanced technical skills with proficiency in desktop applications and financial systems. Extensive use of Windows and the following software applications:

· PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

· Oracle or other large financial systems environment

Strong leadership skills, ability to modulate work style, apply creative problem solving skills, and motivate staff

Strong presentation and interpersonal skills to team with all levels of the organization and be the “face” of the NJ finance organization

Exercise good judgment and understanding of how decisions impact overall organization

Client service-oriented

Dynamic and strong interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of organization

Proficiency in the following areas:

Knowledge of project accounting systems

Knowledge of budgeting and planning tools

Analytical and reporting skills

Self-starting attitude, pro-activeness, resourcefulness

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Meticulous attention to detail

Maturity and trustworthiness

High integrity, a positive attitude and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality

Ability to think on their feet and engage in ad-hoc conversations with a value-add perspective

Flexibility and responsiveness

Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multi-faceted workloads

Ability to work in the details, while concurrently managing high level responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with the firms values and culture

Experience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization is essential

Ability to work hours required of position

OTHER

This job description should not be construed to imply that these duties, responsibilities and requirements are the sole standard for this position. Upon their supervisor’s request, incumbents may be required to perform other duties.

Additional Information

If you are looking for a company where you will learn, grow and have an impact, this is the opportunity for you!