Job Posting for Head of Finance and Accounting at Consultative Search Group
Our client is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Finance & Accounting Practice. They are open to discussing the title, but they envision this being more in line with that of an elite professional services firm so gravitate towards something like “Managing Director, Head of Finance & Accounting Practice.” This person will be responsible for generating new business, building out an exceptional team, delivering world class service to our clients, and making this practice area both highly regarded and highly profitable. He or she will work very closely with the company’s founder who will serve both as a thought partner as they jointly build out this practice area but also as a “client” as he oversees several clients.
Responsibilities
Lead and build out a world class Finance & Accounting Practice
Ensure that we deliver exceptional service to our clients, directly and via subordinates
Note, this person will be expected to get very “in the weeds” with our clients, particularly early on, serving as the Controller for multiple high-growth brands at the same time
Generate new clients so that we can continue to expand our team and our revenue base
Build a professional, analytical, results-driven culture that is also a fun place to work
Build out new sub-practice areas that our existing and/or new clients find valuable
Key tasks that our clients currently require include:
Set up and optimize ERP systems, with particular emphasis on QuickBooks
Maintain records of financial transactions with intuitive bucketing
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Manage day-to-day cash flows, including AR and AP
Oversee month-end close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting plus helpful commentary
Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis to ensure GAAP compliance
Manage reporting requirements to external parties including financial institutions
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