<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic financial leader to join our team in Northeast Iowa. As the VP/Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of our organization within the wholesale distribution industry. This position is ideal for someone passionate about financial management, strategic planning, and organizational growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and oversee financial programs and systems, including budgeting, tax planning, and asset management.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to support organizational goals, succession planning, and staff development initiatives.</p><p>• Train and mentor finance team members to enhance their expertise in financial management practices.</p><p>• Manage and coordinate fiscal reporting activities, including revenue and expense reports, balance sheets, and budgets.</p><p>• Evaluate potential contracts and provide strategic advice on program designs and implementations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial reporting regulations.</p><p>• Lead improvements and updates to automated financial and management information systems.</p><p>• Supervise the preparation of financial statements, analytical reports, and special data evaluations.</p><p>• Establish robust finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures to maintain internal controls.</p><p>• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and financial statements to identify areas for improvement and guide business decisions.</p>
<p>Charles City, Iowa area</p><p>In office position</p><p>Are you curious, do you ask why? Are you a BIG PICTURE thinker? Our client is hiring to their team at the level for which the talent brings to the table. Can hire a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager or Controller based on experience level, years of experience etc.</p><p> </p><p>Day in the life will depend on what level but month end, reconciliations, diving into the numbers and potentially oversite of work. The person must understand how entries flow through the general ledger, look at a recon and understand the transaction. Projects will include creation and enhancement of SOPs, creating and fine tuning the month end checklist and offering of suggestions and ideas.</p><p> </p><p>Must have a BS in Accounting and some experience in doing these daily functions. Hungry and smart are required! No boring days here!</p>