About the Job:The Finance Manager will define and manage finance and accounting strategies and tactics for Aventis Systems, Cortavo by Aventis Systems, and the Company’s general merchandise brands. They will add value within the business through margin enhancement, lowering costs, and driving operational efficiencies. They will also identify new metrics to drive business performance relative to strategic priorities while simultaneously minimizing risk. They will deliver accurate reporting which provides business insights and actionable financial recommendations to executive leadership. The Finance Director is strategic, analytical, and action-oriented. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successful guidance to maximizing cash flow and leveraging commercial terms. They have the necessary leadership skills to lead and develop a finance and accounting team, as well as the department’s external vendors and banking partners. This position reports directly to the CEO and indirectly to the President.
The Ideal candidate will:
Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the Company (invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, expense reimbursements)
Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, including P&L activity, balance sheet, accounts receivable and payable, customer and channel profitability analysis
Provide insight on spending trends and cash flow windows
Recommend cost saving initiatives and margin opportunities
Manage relationships with banks and lending institutions, CPA, and auditors
Responsible for ensuring access to capital for business growth
Continually review credit reporting to ensure Company's status remains in perfect standing
Manage the Company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
Conduct strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for senior leadership Leadership
Set the vision and roadmap for finance efforts across all Aventis Systems’ brands
Audit department budgets and P&L projections
Partner with executive leadership and human resources to build strategic talent plans
Work with recruiter to hire and develop in-house talent
Select and manage external vendors and banking partners
Work closely with sales and marketing teams to deploy and execute sales growth and branding strategies
Additional job accountabilities:
Maintain current knowledge of products and services
Attend ongoing product and job training including seminars, workshops, conferences, etc.
Participate in Company or departmental meetings and projects
Notify management of relevant systems and tools to improve Company processes
Provide support for additional tasks as requested by management
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance or Accounting
Minimum 5 years of progressive finance leadership experience
Ability to distill large quantities of complex data into actionable information
Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision making skills
Outstanding project management and organizational skills in order to prioritize and manage finance tasks effectively
Personal integrity; ability to keep client and Company confidences
Developed interpersonal skills in order to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders
Comfort and ease working with sales and marketing teams to align on budgets, financial targets, and measurement of key financial performance metrics such as CAC and LTV
Self-evident mentoring skills with an ability to coach and develop junior talent
Ability to learn and exhibit detailed knowledge of Company’s products and services
Our Current Finance Tech Stack Includes:
Invoicing: QuickBooks On-Premise
CRM: Salesforce
Accounts Payable Management: monday.com
Google Suite and Microsoft Business Suite
At Aventis Systems, Inc we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and loyalty, which is why our company culture is built on recognition through generous perks, incentives, and awards including the following.Benefits and perks:
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Full-time employees are eligible to elect medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aventis Education - Student Debt Relief Program
Aventis Fit - Free Fitness Program (Gym access and Personal Training)
Aventis Kids - Child Care Expense Relief Program
Aventis Mobile - Cell Phone Plan
Aventis Auto Program (Employer-sponsored Tesla vehicle)
Aventis Flights - Round Trip domestic airline tickets
Aventis Entertainment: Smart TV (home installation included) and 2 Streaming Service Subscriptions
Join a company that believes in merit-based rewards and recognition. Learn more at www.aventissystems.com.
Company mission: To work relentlessly with IT professionals to make their jobs easier; provide sound advice to meet technical and budgetary requirements; give peace of mind regarding infrastructure and cloud investments; and offer an exceptional customer experience from start to finish.