VP FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Inland Empire, CA

Our client, a large multi-state logistics company in the Inland Empire is in need of a

VP, Finance & Accounting

Primary Objectives:

Responsible for:

  • Maintaining the integrity of the Company’s accounting system, internal controls,

  • Accurate financial reporting and underlying accounting records for the Company,

  • Financial forecasting and budgeting,

  • Financial analyses of results and ROI on proposed investments,

  • Managing Treasury function,

  • Coordinates the annual audit and insurance renewals,

  • Develops and maintains a relationship with banks, insurance brokers, legal counsel, 401K service providers, benefits provider, and payroll service provider.

Principal Duties and End Results

  • Maintain the general ledger and accounting records PLG and manage the closing process. Ensure accounting records are accurate and updated timely.

  • Prepare and issue financial statements and ancillary reports in accordance with approved Finance calendar.

  • Lead monthly financial review meetings with Operations management and Regional Finance Managers and issue MD&A of results to senior management and shareholders.

  • Collaborate with Regional Finance Managers to resolve any accounting issues resulting from operations.

  • Oversee and issue 13-week Cash Flow Forecasts.

  • Prepare ROI analyses on proposed investment of Company capital.

  • Develop and maintain solid accounting policies.

  • Ensure a strong system of internal controls exists and is monitored.

  • Coordinate the annual audit, including preparation of external financial statements and footnote disclosures.

  • Coordinate the preparation of the Federal and state tax returns. Ensures state and local tax compliance.

  • Manage daily cash flow and availability reporting including initiating borrowings and repayments under the revolving credit facility, opening and closing new bank accounts, etc.

  • Prepare and manage monthly and quarterly loan compliance certificates, including monthly borrowing base, quarterly covenant calculations, etc.

  • Oversee monthly intercompany billings, allocations, and the JE’s and maintain certain G/L accounts for assigned divisions, as needed.

  • Work with property & casualty insurance brokers to facilitate the annual insurance renewals, including development of exposure data, evaluation of proposed insurance providers/policies, etc.

  • Calculate workers’ compensation loss reserves and accrual adequacy. Coordinate information and loss reporting, as necessary,

  • Coordinate annual insurance premium audits and prepare insurance allocations to the subsidiaries.

  • Participate in the annual health and welfare benefits selection and renewal process and maintain a relationship with the company’s benefits service provider, including filing of annual Form 5500’s.

  • Work with the Company’s 401K service provider to coordinate the annual discrimination testing, the annual 401K audit, filing of the annual Form 5500, etc.

  • File state annual reports, fictitious name filings, etc.

  • Manage the accounts payable function.

  • Manage the credit function. Collection responsibility is not within scope of this position.

Requirements:

  • Requires a four-year degree in Accounting, business or related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.

  • A minimum of five years of controller experience (in logistics or business services sector preferred but not necessary).

  • A thorough knowledge of financial performance drivers, accounting principles, procedures and systems with a solid understanding of accounting, tax, treasury, cash flow, and internal controls.

  • Continual improvement mindset.

  • Desire to lead and hold him/herself accountable.

  • Highest ethical standards and values.

  • Experience in apparel or retail warehousing and/or with a 3PL a plus.

  • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong PC skills including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required and proficiency in the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, and Powerpoint) helpful.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Controller: 5 years (Preferred)

  • Logistics: 5 years (Preferred)

License:

  • CMA (Preferred)

  • CPA (Preferred)

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