VP of Finance

NxT Level; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NxT Level in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Controller to lead the finance team and partner with the CFO on strategy and control.

You will oversee monthly closes, ensure GAAP compliance, manage treasury and audits, and drive improvements across departments to enhance financial performance and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 15+ years experience (controller experience a plus)
• Experience holding a senior leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop an effective accounting staff with training and goals.
• Provide accurate monthly financial statements to owners, managers and bankers.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and manage annual audits with cost reduction goals.
• Oversee payroll, tax compliance, and cash management activities.
• Collaborate with departments to improve financial performance and cost control.
• Maintain internal controls and protect company assets while auditing variances.

Skills

Senior leadership

Excel

Access

Treasury

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client brings the world's biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It's what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.We give our team members the creative freedom and foster the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to champion our clients' branding goals utilizing cutting edge ideas. Our people are our No. 1 asset, and we remain committed to making our company a great place to work for our team and family.

We take great pride in our company culture—one that inspires teamwork, fun and excellence across our organization. We're energetic people who love what we do—churning out more than 50 million units each year for the world's most admired brands in a fun, fast paced environment that rewards high achievement.This is a unique opportunity to be the second in command to CFO in a dynamic high-growth organization.

Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting15+ years experience (controller experience a plus)Experience holding a senior leadership roles

Job Skills & Traits

Ability to communicate with management and non-financial personnelStrong computer skills - Advanced Excel, Access, general accounting applicationsTeam orientedPrefer:Strongly prefer MBACPATreasury experience

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and develop an effective operations and customer service oriented accounting staff by developing job descriptions, training, promotion, and goal settingWork directly with all departments to improve their financial performanceProvide accurate and timely monthly financial statements to the company's owners, managers and bankersDevelop easy to follow statements for users and support user questions and requestsDevelop standardized and efficient reporting and include analysis and explanations of results and trendsDevelop and improve systems of internal control, protect the company's assets and review transactions for accuracy.Identify and implement cost savings. Increase informational efficiencies, reduce administration cost and question the benefit of every expenditure. Enforce compliance with budget.Manage the independent annual audit including cost reduction, scheduling, GAAP compliance with no audit adjustmentsEnsure federal and state tax compliance and manage any audit to obtain the most favorable resultMeet vendor obligations to pay at the optimum time.Direct preparation of payroll and processing appropriate taxes, 401(k) contributions and group insurance premiums.Direct cash management including investing and borrowing short term funds.Encourage sales while keeping credit risk at a reasonable level by coordinating and administering the company credit and collection policies. Exercise sound judgment and diplomacy in dealing with customers.Ensure all transactions associated with retail store, catalog, and e-commerce operations follow corporate standards and are properly recordedEnsure accurate inventory record keeping and consistent application of inventory accounting proceduresEnsure accurate product cost information including direct, indirect and overhead costs. Make product mix recommendations based on product profitability.Direct recording acquisitions, transfers, and disposals of corporate fixed assets. Ensure compliance with budget and capital asset acquisition policies.