Vice President of Finance & Administration

Barnowl Advisory Group open roles; Lawrence (MA); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Barnowl Advisory Group is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration to lead financial and administrative teams and drive strong financial management. The role covers GAAP-compliant reporting, strategic planning, audits, and multi-entity accounting across real estate and related entities.

Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 10+ years in accounting/finance with at least 5 in leadership, and strong ERP/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience; 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience with full accounting cycle, month-end close, GAAP compliance.
• Experience managing audits, tax processes, and banking relationships.
• Experience multi-entity accounting, manufacturing and real estate.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Proven people-management and strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and analyze financial performance and provide regular reporting.
• Provide guidance on strategic and long-range financial planning.
• Oversee AR/AP, general ledger, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Direct monthly/quarterly/year-end close and prepare GAAP statements.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules for GL integrity.
• Manage annual audit/review with external auditors and lenders.
• Establish internal controls to safeguard assets and reporting accuracy.
• Create and manage fiscal policies and accounting procedures.
• Guide leadership on financial best practices and cash flow management.
• Develop financial models, budgets, and forecasts; identify cost savings.
• Oversee accounting for family real estate entities and consolidate with company.
• Stay current on industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee HR and Administration functions, payroll, benefits, onboarding, safety.
• Maintain vendor relationships and good credit standing.
• Mentor accounting/finance team; hiring and performance management.
• Serve as internal advisor on financial matters across entities.
• Must be able to production costing.

Connaissances

People management

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA or CMA preferred

Outils

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Position Summary

The Vice President of Finance and Administration is responsible for leading the financial and administrative teams and ensuring the organization's successful financial management and operations. This position is critical in supporting the organization's goals, strategies, and decision-making processes.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and analyze the organization's financial performance and provide regular reporting to ownership and executive leadership.
• Provide guidance on strategic and long-range financial planning.
• Oversee all financial and accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee the preparation and review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
• Manage the annual audit and/or review process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax preparers, and banking partners.
• Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting across all entities.
• Create and manage fiscal policies, procedures, and processes, including documentation of accounting policies and desktop procedures.
• Guide executive leadership on financial best practices and manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships across the company and its affiliated real estate entities.
• Develop financial models, budgets, and forecasts to project future results and identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
• Oversee accounting for the family's commercial real estate entities, including property-level reporting and consolidation with company financials.
• Stay current on industry trends, accounting standards, and regulations, and ensure the organization adheres to all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the organization's Human Resources and Administration functions, including payroll, benefits administration, employee onboarding, and safety protocols.
• Ensure the organization works with established vendors and maintains good credit relationships.
• Manage and mentor the accounting and finance team, including hiring, training, workflow, and performance management.
• Serve as a key internal advisor to ownership and executive leadership on financial matters affecting the company and its related entities.
• Must be able to do production costing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in a Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, and GAAP compliance.
• Prior experience managing external audits, tax preparation processes, and banking relationships.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, ideally spanning manufacturing and real estate environments.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven people-management experience, having built and led an accounting/finance team.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach.
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisions.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Our clientprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.