Finance and Operations Manager

The Finance and Operations Manager at our company will oversee financial management activities, sales tax compliance, human resources functions, and supervise a small team. This role includes managing large volumes of payables and receivables, ensuring accurate accounting practices, and keeping up to date with tax regulations.

Candidates for the Finance and Operations Manager position should have proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, a strong understanding of sales tax regulations, experience in HR management and employee benefits, as well as exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

The Finance and Operations Manager position is in-office and located in Cumming, Georgia. We’re specifically looking for local candidates who can start ASAP.

The salary for the Finance and Operations Manager role ranges from $90,000 to $100,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

To excel as a Finance and Operations Manager at our company, you should have substantial experience in financial management and HR functions, proficiency in QuickBooks, and strong organizational and multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple projects.

In answering this question, highlight specific examples of how you've used QuickBooks Desktop to manage financial transactions, such as tracking payables and receivables and generating financial reports. Show your familiarity with the software and your ability to utilize it efficiently.

Discuss your methods for managing sales tax calculations and filing processes. You could mention keeping updated with state regulations and using software tools that simplify this process, demonstrating your proactive approach to compliance.

Provide examples of past HR challenges you’ve faced and how you've resolved them. Emphasize your communication skills and how you facilitate open dialogue between staff and management, showcasing your leadership approach.

Explain your approach to prioritization, such as using project management tools, creating to-do lists, and setting deadlines, while showing how these methods ensure deadlines are met and projects are managed efficiently.

Describe the steps you take for double-checking financial data, including reconciling accounts and using financial software tools. Detail your commitment to maintaining high accuracy standards in reporting.

Share a story where you successfully led a team, highlighting your leadership style, how you provided training, and how you supported your team to achieve performance targets.

Mention key traits such as strong analytical skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and leadership capabilities. Use examples to illustrate these traits in your past positions.

Discuss your strategies for staying calm under pressure, like breaking tasks into manageable parts and using stress-relief techniques, demonstrating your ability to maintain productivity in challenging situations.

Emphasize your commitment to lifelong learning through attending workshops, webinars, or pursuing relevant certifications. Discuss how this has benefited your career in finance and operations.

Articulate your interest in the company, referencing its values or mission. Show how your skills align with the company’s goals and express enthusiasm for contributing to its growth.