We are looking for an experienced FP& A Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Rochester, New York. In this long-term contract role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing financial planning and analysis activities while supporting strategic decision-making processes. This position requires a strong background in financial modeling, budgeting, and small business lending.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive financial planning processes, including annual budgeting.<br>• Create and maintain detailed financial models to support forecasting and strategic initiatives.<br>• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for business growth.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on financial data.<br>• Ensure accurate reporting of financial performance metrics and assist in preparing presentations for leadership teams.<br>• Manage and optimize processes related to small business lending operations.<br>• Monitor financial outcomes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to the FP& A team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.<br>• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Support ad hoc financial projects and analysis as required.
. Job Description:<br><br>Tasks first few months will include training on all tasks including discussions on firm procedures & network software<br>i. Reception/Answering client calls<br>i. Requires more than simply transferring calls – eventually assist clients with basic inquires and instructions/paperwork for cash requests.<br>ii. Client greetings with setup in conference room<br>iii. Team and support staff calendars<br>i. Daily updates, review for new tasks or add tasks requiring multi steps.<br>iv. Incoming and outgoing mail processing, UPS prep & notifications to team<br>v. Client new accounts paperwork<br>i. Preparation of all documents – multiple depending on account type, delivery to clients, review of returned documents for accuracy and completed signatures. On-boarding/Uploading to outside custodians and verification of all follow-through tasks by custodian.<br>vi. Client account maintenance<br>i. Multi-stepped preparation of paperwork, delivery to and from client, processing through custodian and monitoring for completion.<br>ii. Includes items like address changes, updates to names or Corporate authorized signers.<br>vii. Client check deposits<br>viii. Client meeting folders<br>ix. Downloads of daily transactions from our mutual fund custodian<br>x. Charity donation letters for client gifting<br>i. Including letters cc’d to client and tracking of delivery to entity.<br>xi. Updates to client mailing spreadsheet & label creation in mail merge<br>xii. Updates to Outlook contacts<br>xiii. Updates to team pending task logs<br>xiv. Updates to various established spreadsheets<br><br><br>4. Qualifications Required:<br><br>i. Prompt/Strong work ethic – Dependability is an absolute requirement.<br>ii. Excellent organizational skills<br>iii. Ability to multi-task - Absolute Requirement<br>i. Tasks are not generally start and finish same time. Most are multi-stepped and we have frequent priority popups during the day which means stopping, completing something else and then going back to original task(s).<br>ii. Cannot get flustered when changing tasks midstream as it happens often<br>iii. Needs to be able to monitor incoming emails for new potential priorities while performing other tasks.<br>iv. Ability to prioritize<br>v. Extremely detail oriented<br>vi. Accuracy in processing – Absolute Requirement<br>vii. Microsoft Office – strong skills<br>i. EXCEL, WORD & OUTLOOK – will be used all day long<br>ii. Mail Merge experience is a plus<br>viii. DocuSign<br>i. Experience is a plus<br>ix. Confidentiality is essential.<br>i. Client & firm information cannot be discussed outside of the office<br>x. Financial industry knowledge<br>i. Knowledge/Experience is a extreme plus<br>xi. General computer skills
We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of our organization in Amherst, New York. This role requires a dynamic individual who can provide strategic direction, oversee financial planning, and ensure operational excellence across various departments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving organizational growth and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Shape the organization's strategic direction by developing financial and tax strategies that align with business goals.<br>• Collaborate with executive management to support tactical initiatives and drive key decision-making processes.<br>• Lead the development and implementation of performance measures designed to support the company's strategic objectives.<br>• Oversee the capital request and budgeting processes to ensure effective allocation of resources.<br>• Manage the organization's accounting processes, including the UB Card office and fiscal agency functions for student governments.<br>• Supervise transaction processing systems and ensure operational best practices are implemented.<br>• Work closely with human resources to optimize employee benefit packages, including self-insured medical plans.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments such as operations, legal, IT, and treasury to ensure seamless collaboration.<br>• Provide oversight for outsourced functions and manage relationships with third-party franchises.<br>• Serve as a key member of the organization's union negotiation committee, contributing to labor relations strategies.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. <br>• Create an environment of controls to ensure the safeguarding of company assets, including, but not limited to cash, inventory, fixed assets, and investments. <br>• Understand the relationship of computer and process-driven systems, ensuring controls are in place. <br>• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep Group Leadership informed of the financial condition of Division. <br>• Perform month-end closing process, recording journal entries and preparing monthly financial statements. <br>• Review, analyze, and reconcile all balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers on a timely basis. Ensuring accuracy and completeness. <br>• Maintain fixed asset ledger and generate depreciation entries. <br>• Prepare all supporting documents and requests for the completion of tax returns and owner distributions as required by an external CPA firm. <br>• Create cost accounting reports related to machine and spare parts pricing. <br>• Assist company leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate. <br>• Prepare reports to analyze vendor activity, salary, and benefits as part of the annual budget and forecasting. <br>• Conduct an inventory analysis, such as turnover, lead time, and profit margins for planning. <br>• Ensure timely processing of customer billing, an active collection of open accounts, recording and paying vendor debts. <br>• Monitor cash and manage payables to enhance cash flow and vendor relationships. <br>• Work with executive and sales staff to determine credit worthiness of potential and current customers. <br>• Perform analysis/review for reasonableness and accuracy to provide information to the Senior Management Team consisting of backlog, bookings, commissions, open purchase orders, and key performance indicators specific to the industry. <br>• Fiduciary responsibilities as it pertains to the company 401(K) and Pension Plans maintaining compliance with ERISA. <br>• Certification and filing annual 5500s. <br>• Continually strive to improve business processes by reviewing computer systems to evaluate current and potential functionality. <br>• Work with insurance broker/agent to determine acceptable coverage in all areas of insurance, not limited to property and casualty, umbrella, officer, etc. <br>• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications, creating, and promoting a positive and supportive work environment with associates of all levels in the company. <br>• Coordinate all audit activity with banking and financial consultants. <br>• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions. <br>• Work with outside attorneys and consultants as needed.
