VP of Finance
https://infotrust.com/careers/#vp-of-financ
About InfoTrust:
Our company was started with one principle: we are going to provide the best workplace for the best people and as long as we keep our eyes on this #1 goal, all other things will fall into place. As an end-to-end digital analytics consulting, data governance, and technology company with a broad range of Google Partner certifications, we have seen this strategy work. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, InfoTrust has grown rapidly over the past decade, with additional office locations now in Columbus, Chicago, Barcelona, Toronto (new in 2020), and Dubai.
InfoTrust's continuing mission to be a "best place to work" resulted in a few notable recognitions beyond Best Employers in Ohio, with the company being named to the following 2020 lists: Ad Age Best Places to Work #2, Inc. Best Workplaces, and Fortune Best Small and Medium Workplaces. Despite these honors, the team at InfoTrust has no intention of slowing down. The organization continues to hold its core values of impact, ownership, diversity, respect, growth, and innovation at the center of its company culture. InfoTrust encourages employees to give back to the communities in which they live and work and provides many ways for them to do so throughout the year.
About this role:
The VP of Finance will be responsible for the Accounting and Finance function of the organization. As a champion for managed growth, this person will be responsible for understanding how to position capital resources and financial systems and processes to match InfoTrust’s incredible growth. We can’t say with 100% certainty what your day-to-day will look like, as we are hiring this person to help us determine crucial priorities regarding processes and systems that need to be implemented. Our goal is to move InfoTrust forward and achieve financial milestones.
Here are some of the goals we have for this role within the person’s first year. In many cases, we may already have a lot of these systems and processes in place, but we need to ensure scale in our processes:
- Optimize current accounting policies and procedures that timely and efficiently produce financial reporting consistent with GAAP
- Review and establish a plan to ensure timely and accurate compliance with governmental registrations, reporting and tax filings
- Design a management system of delivery project review and approval such that management can regularly monitor, manage and ensure Customer Satisfaction and Delivery Profitability. Establish the reporting framework that distributes timely reporting and analysis.
- Set up and run budgeting processes
- Advocate the merits of administrative efforts in the organization (eg. Accurate timekeeping)
- Work with the CEO and executive committee to design long-term incentive plans that financially align the outcomes for the owners and the employees.
- Understands how to deploy process and procedure to manage and diversify risk in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment
Roles and responsibilities of the VP of Finance:
- Leads planning and forecasting processes on a quarterly and annual basis. Assists the CEO and COO in establishing goals in support of the company’s growth by holding the organization accountable in attaining them.
- Manages and coordinates the company’s annual budgeting by creating data collection procedures, leading consensus building discussions and overseeing departmental consolidation of both metrics and financial accounts.
- Oversees comprehensive reporting, analyses and projections of key metrics and financials. Develops and enhances dashboards to track business performance, identify trends and engage with functional leaders to support the greater enterprise value creation.
- Evaluates alternative product and service pricing and related compensation plans (sales commissioning and management incentive plans). Assists the COO in establishing internal processes, authorization levels and related reporting in support of pricing strategies. Shows consistency with the company’s annual budget and long-term goals.
- Leads and coordinates the organization’s evaluation of new initiatives with the goal of deploying the company’s financial and human resources on its highest returning projects through information gathering and open dialogue.
Audits, Tax Planning, Compliance & Risk Management
- Optimizes enterprise value while adhering to GAAP standards and best practices for tech companies.
- Manages audits and tax filings (income, payroll, sales) end-to-end, including vendor selection and ongoing communication with auditors, tax advisors, and third-party professional service providers.
- Establishes and maintains documentation of internal controls, policies, and procedures related to financial reporting and compliance.
- Develops and maintains written accounting policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate implementation and compliance with current GAAP standards.
- Manages tax strategy (corporate tax provisions, R&D tax credits, and securing other tax incentives where possible).
Finance
- Manages the company’s banking and insurance partnerships.
- Administers the opening, closing and daily account balance management of the company’s bank deposit accounts and other short-term liquidity instruments as necessary.
- Manages the annual placement of insurance coverages consistent with the company’s risk profile. Manages any annual insurance audits and claim management.
Financial Strategy and Leadership
- Works with CEO to manage the company’s capital structure in support of the company’s growth and strategic direction.
- Is an indispensable strategic partner to senior leadership and functional business
- area leaders.
The Successful VP of Finance will have the following background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with 10+ years of managerial accounting and financial management experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience. MBA preferred. CPA and/or CMA preferred but not required
- Strong, highly strategic and operational leader who can lead the full spectrum of finance and accounting responsibilities
- Experience with companies that have experienced growth and achieved profitable scale
- Senior financial leadership in a SaaS, IT services company or agency strongly preferred
- Proven ability to formalize accounting structures and controls without building undue complexity
- Excellent negotiating skills and contract experience preferred.
- Proven partnership skills working with Business Areas to support large proposal strategies
- High professional and personal ethical standards
- Excellent communicator
Location:
Cincinnati, or remote within an easy drive to Cincinnati. Expected travel to Cincinnati - a
few days per month.
Additional benefits:
Other than an awesome culture and team mates we also offer: Free Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (seriously), Unlimited PTO, Flexible Work Schedule, a generous Parental Leave policy, 401K with match, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym reimbursement and much, much more.
Diversity is one of our 6 core values at InfoTrust:
InfoTrust is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. We want strong, diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences and identities. We are building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.
To Apply:
https://infotrust.com/careers/#vp-of-financ