What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Finance position at Concordia Publishing House?
- Finance
- 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Salary
- Full Time
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts. Life Insurance, Accidental Death, Survivor Death benefits, and Disability Income Protection Generous Paid Time Off policy and Holiday Pay, as well as paid Parental Leave, Christian Mission Trips, and Jury Duty. 403(b) Retirement Savings option with a company match contribution and company contributions to a Pension Plan. Tuition Reimbursement for advanced degrees for yourself and for your children attending a LCMS elementary or high school.. A chance to work in a family-friendly environment.
Director, Finance
Full-Time
Responsible for managing all Financial-related areas, including Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Credit and Collection, Petty Cash, Investments, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory Control, Taxes, Budgeting, and Corporate Insurance.
Specific duties include:
- Develop the Division's Operations plan and budget based on CPH's strategic objectives. Regularly monitor progress, ensure adherence to budget, and evaluate performance.
- Review and appraise the performance of the direct reports and functional areas, providing necessary coordination between activities of these units and managing and motivating employees in a manner consistent with the corporate mission and objectives.
- Recommend accounting and fiscal policies according to generally accepted Accounting Principles and develop and maintain internal control systems to safeguard the organization's financial assets.
- Prepare financial reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
- Direct the preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
- Work with the Finance Manager to maintain a comprehensive cost accounting system, controlling the flow of costs through raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventories into the cost of goods sold. Responsible for the updating of unit cost and reconciling WIP and Finished Goods to the General Ledger.
- Oversee sales tax compliance in all relevant jurisdictions, including setup, maintenance, and reporting.
- Provide management with timely reviews of the organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
- Lead, train, and develop staff for maximum effectiveness in support of the division and department goals.
- Actively engage in the improvement of the department through the development of plans, programs, and procedures, always striving for the highest quality and cost efficiency.
- Manage the disbursement of funds for goods and services, ensuring company policy concerning internal controls on disbursements is followed.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- A strong understanding of business principles and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to analyze complex problems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Power BI)
- Bachelor's degree in accounting with a CPA/MBA desirable
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible financial management experience.
CPH offers a generous benefits package that can be tailored to your specific needs and well-being.
- Health benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death, Survivor Death benefits, and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Paid Time Off policy, Holiday Pay, paid Parental Leave, Christian Mission Trips, and Jury Duty.
- 403(b) Retirement Savings option with a company match contribution and company contributions to a Pension Plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement for advanced degrees for yourself and for your children attending an LCMS elementary or high school.
- A chance to work in a family-friendly environment.