Assistant Director of Finance jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

JOB POSTING: Director of Finance

HOW WE DO IT — By allowing our work to be guided by our three core values that inspire us every day - Find a Way, Elevate Others, and See What You’re Capable Of. Check out our culture.

• Apply your bachelors degree in finance with 7 years of finance experience (including at least 3 years of executive leadership experience) to manage and maintain the general financial functions including by not limited to:
  • Accounting and Finance process development
  • Cash expenditure cycle from purchase orders to payments for core inventory and MRO items
  • Customer invoicing and accounts receivable and apply revenue recognition rules to sales transaction
  • Bank/CPA/Insurance relationships and bank statement reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for executive leadership and ownership
  • Customer credit and collections
  • Inventory costing, fixed asset management, and general ledger entries according to GAAP
  • Ownership of pricing strategy and client PO reconciliations.
  • Risk management & legal
  • Responsible for the financial oversight of related operating and or real estate entities
  • Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
  • Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive leadership team
• Collaborate with the leadership team to plan business objectives, develop organizational policies and procedures and coordinate critical business functions. Communicates, engages and trains internal business partners to ensure appropriate financial insights are understood.
• Be highly analytical and drive the preparation and accuracy of operational and financial reports and metrics.
• Apply understanding of banking, insurance, and state and federal tax regulations to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with requirements. Ensures compilation of information for preparation of tax returns, audits, etc.
• Collaborate with leaders to monitor spend and evaluate financial performance. Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Use continuous improvement mindset to ensure optimal function of all accounting practices including evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency, in accordance with GAAP and financial legislation.
• As a talent developer, effectively recruit, train, coach and mentor the finance team. This person is an experienced mentor, supporter and leader who is equipped to build a cohesive and collaborative team focused on accuracy, efficiency and results.
• Embrace technology and have proficiency with technology platforms including but not limited to Netsuite ERP, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Concur and other web-based tools.

Tech Defenders is proud to reward its valued team members with:

• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match as well as your choice of health plans and dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Discounted tech devices for you and your friends and family.
• Casual dress code with free TD swag and branded gear.
• Paid holidays and PTO for you to also recover and revive. We also offer paid volunteer time off.
• Interactive events, parties, community service projects, awards, etc. Ask us about our TD Basics and TD Innovate programs, our ping pong competitions, Green Team, and more!
• Excellent opportunities to communicate, collaborate, and connect. You’ll have the autonomy to be able to put your stamp on things, while benefiting from the collective expertise of the team.
• Growth and development opportunities to expand the role and your impact on the business as well as regular continuing professional development support to help you advance your career.

If this sounds like the perfect culture for you, dust off your resume (and perhaps that ping pong paddle?) and apply today. We’d love to chat with you.

Equal opportunity employer.