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Director of Finance and Accounting

SOCOSIX Strategies
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Full-time
8 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off

About Us


SOCOSIX is a global risk management and protection company.  From executive protection and secure journey management to emergency response and crisis management, businesses rely on our services to mitigate risk and protect their people around the world.  
 

 Role Overview
The Director of Finance and Accounting is responsible for overseeing and managing financial operations, accounting systems, reporting processes, internal controls, treasury functions, and payroll and benefits.  This role will provide leadership, mentorship, and training to their team and work closely with the chief executive officer and cross-functional leadership to strengthen and grow the company, manage risk, and provide financial insight that supports decision making.
 
 Requirements:
  •  A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and a minimum of five years leadership experience or ten years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities; a master’s degree is preferred
  • Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Experience managing international transactions and mitigating currency risk preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to develop strategies to improve productivity and efficiency
  • Ability to identify issues and develop solutions
  • Experience managing and prioritizing overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Desire to be actively engaged, support their team's development, and directly influence outcomes
  • Desire to work in a team environment and the ability to partner effectively with operational and risk and assurance leadership
 General Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and manage financial reporting systems and operations, ensuring financial data is recorded and reported accurately and timely, and reconcile accounts
  • Strengthen financial operations through development and oversight of policies, procedures, and strong internal controls to support consistency and accountability across finance operations
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Monitor investments, working capital, forecasts and cash flow projections
  • Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability
  • Lead, direct, mentor, and develop finance staff to achieve high performance; provide training opportunities
  • Work with other departments to align financial strategies with business goals
  • Oversee treasury functions and maintain banking relationships
  • Manage payroll and benefits systems
  • Support chief executive officer with corporate budgeting and tax planning 
  • Support annual insurance audits
  • Conduct regular internal audits to assess the accuracy of financial statements
  •  Maintain relationships with clients, partners, and vendors
  • Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned

Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Walton Beach, FL
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

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