We are looking for an experienced and strategic VP/Director of Finance to lead our financial operations in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in financial management, reporting, and cost analysis to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial insights, ensuring compliance, and guiding the company through key initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.<br>• Develop and manage financial reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and dashboards to enhance decision-making capabilities.<br>• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and production teams to provide actionable financial insights and optimize cost controls.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with a focus on manufacturing costs, project accounting, and inventory management.<br>• Implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Support board reporting, audit preparation, and strategic initiatives to align financial strategy with organizational goals.<br>• Lead post-acquisition financial integration efforts to establish a robust accounting and finance foundation.<br>• Monitor cash flow, manage annual budgets, and ensure alignment with long-term financial objectives.<br>• Provide guidance on financial systems and processes to streamline operations and reporting.
<p>We are looking for an experienced SAP Project Manager to oversee complex software initiatives, including implementations and upgrades, ensuring they meet business objectives. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and drive successful delivery of SAP solutions. Based remotely, this role requires strong project management skills and technical expertise in SAP systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, timelines, and deliverables, to guide SAP initiatives.</p><p>• Lead the execution of SAP projects, ensuring resources are optimized and tasks are completed efficiently.</p><p>• Monitor budgets and timelines closely to ensure projects remain on track and within financial constraints.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and clear communication.</p><p>• Identify and address potential risks and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.</p><p>• Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure SAP solutions align with established standards and business needs.</p><p>• Provide consistent progress updates to stakeholders and maintain thorough documentation of project activities.</p><p>• Utilize project management tools such as Atlassian Jira to track progress and streamline workflows.</p><p>• Apply Agile Scrum methodologies to enhance project execution and adaptability.</p><p>• Drive the successful transition to SAP S4 Hana through strategic planning and execution.</p>
<p>• The Billing, Credit & Collections Specialist generates project invoice transactions and oversees assigned Accounts Receivable (A/R) Collections, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of A/R transactions</p><p>• Manage the processing of cash receipts daily; monitor client accounts regularly and identify and pursue delinquent accounts</p><p>• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and customer disputes in a professional manner</p><p>• Enter invoices to supplier portals</p><p>• Collaborate with the sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve billing issues</p><p>• This position interacts closely with the company’s Proposals & Contracts and Project Management teams, and has high visibility across the organization, driving company operations for billing and collections</p><p>• Independently lead the Collections function to ensure prompt and orderly collection of billed transactions; regularly engage within the Company (Finance, Project Managers, Business Development, etc.) and with external customers to elevate A/R Collections to an optimal level</p><p>• Tactfully & extensively communicate (phone and email) to critical and sizeable clients seeking payment on funds owed for work completed</p><p>• Prepare and issue monthly invoices for all billable projects and costs, including hourly, unit, and pass-through; guarantee timely and accurate tracking of customer contracts, change orders, and service invoices; meet departmental billing deadlines</p><p>• Prepare monthly client financial summaries and estimates, and report KPI type data on A/R, cash collections, and days sales outstanding (DSO) to the Senior Leadership Team within the Company</p><p>• Responsible for account reconciliation and analysis for balance sheet accounts including but not limited to cash and accounts receivable</p><p>• Research, review, obtain approval (as needed), and process credit memo requests, and support Project Management with customer billing inquiries; research unpaid or disputed amounts and engage Proposals & Contracts, Project Management, and Finance departments to lead resolution and correction of customer issues and billing errors</p><p>• Responsible for analyzing the creditworthiness of prospective and current customers and make recommendations for credit limit and payment terms.</p><p>• Examining credit history using credit agency tools (D& B) and evaluating potential risks</p><p>• Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, which may include research and reconciliation; perform additional assignments, as directed by Finance Manager</p><p>• Participate in efforts to achieve department and company goals</p><p>• Create and update suppliers</p><p>• Performs other duties as assigned</p><p>• Crosstrain within the accounting department</p><p><br></p>
<p>Rapidly growing Technology Company located in Burlington area seeks a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst due to a recent promotion. Great opportunity as the Company has experienced 10+ years of double-digit growth, excellent mission statement, collaborative team friendly working environment and just moved into brand new space. The Senior Financial Analyst will join a DYNAMIC Finance team reporting into the Senior Director supporting a key business segment with multisite locations. Duties include budget & forecasting preparation, planning & reporting (P& L, key balance sheet items and business metrics), operating expense and variance analysis, complex financial modeling, management reporting and analysis of business results pertaining to billings, EBITDA, CapEx ROI and operating cash flow and internal control initiatives. BS Degree in Finance or Accounting is required, MBA or MBA candidate preferred with 5+ years of related financial analysis experience. Previous experience working for a large global organization with international operations is preferred. Must have strong financial modeling and computer skills, advanced Excel and Access required along with strong overall written and oral communication skills. Ability to present financial information and models in a concise and easily comprehensive manner to leadership. Bonus plan and strong benefits offered including unlimited CTO – Hybrid Model (1-2 days per week) with flexibility when needed. If interested, reach out to Dino Valeri at dino.valeri@roberthalf or message me thru LinkedIn.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to join a leading asset management firm in Boston, Massachusetts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee compliance functions, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational excellence within a dynamic financial environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting and bring deep expertise in financial services compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and supervise the Guideline Monitoring team, providing guidance and support to investment and trading staff.<br>• Design, implement, and evaluate compliance policies and procedures to align with changing regulatory standards.<br>• Conduct thorough internal audits, manage compliance risks, and address findings from external examinations.<br>• Collaborate across departments and actively participate in high-level committees to drive organizational initiatives.<br>• Investigate, resolve, and document trade errors while ensuring corrective measures are effectively implemented.<br>• Review disclosures and oversee compliance-related communications to maintain transparency and integrity.<br>• Monitor adherence to investor guidelines and regulatory requirements, ensuring consistent compliance practices.<br>• Provide expertise in regulatory frameworks, including Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.<br>• Utilize compliance tools such as the Charles River Order Management System to enhance monitoring and reporting processes.
