Associate Finance Manager jobs in Essex, VT

Description

To manage Hunger Mountain Co-op's finances and accounting in accordance with GAAP. To provide financial information, projections, and analysis to the Council and management team. To oversee the preparation of business plans and budgets. To establish and manage internal controls and reporting procedures in support of Co-op objectives and protect its assets.

Supervises:  Accounting/Payroll Coordinator, Accounts Payable Clerks, Payroll Coordinator, Bookkeeper, and Depositors

Requirements

Financial Management and Planning  Participate in key decisions as a member of the  senior management team.

Oversee the issuance of timely,  accurate quarterly financial statements and analysis for the Council, Lenders, Affiliates, and management team including the Balance Sheet, Statements of Income and Cash flows, department margin, and operating P&L. Monitor performance compared to plan and work with managers to improve performance.

• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly sales, and variance reports for managers and buyers. 
• Orchestrate the preparation of the annual operating and capital expenditure budget process.
• Build a model for annual rolling three-year financial statement pro formas, including balance sheet and cash flows
• Ensure that all quarterly/yearly taxes are filed and paid when due.
• Prepare and Manage cash flow analysis to maintain appropriate levels of liquidity. 
• Seek out, negotiate and recommend favorable financing options for co-op operations. 
• Manage the co-op's cash within the investment policy guidelines set by the Council to maximize interest revenue.
• Act as liaison with financial institutions and ensure timely and accurate reporting of the required information. 

  Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or related field required, and working Knowledge of GAAP; MBA and or CPA preferred.
• Ability to interpret financial reports for non-accounts.
• Experience in developing financial projections and budget models.
• Negotiating experience, excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Strong supervisory skills, ability to cultivate a supportive and  team-oriented work environment.
• Computer literate and experience with Acumatica ERC software; strong Microsoft Excel skills, and knowledge of Microsoft      365 required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments. and able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs while following attendance policies of Hunger Mountain Co-op.