Director of Finance and Accounting

SOCOSIX Strategies

Director of Finance and Accounting

Fort Walton Beach, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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