VP of Finance

Description

In 2000, we made the strategic decision to develop our own technology. APS has a mission: to make payroll and HR easier. We design our unified solution to simplify workforce management tasks for mid-market organizations. We provide our clients and partners with personalized service and support to accomplish their goals. Streamline payroll processing, automate HR workflows, and elevate the employee lifecycle with a single-system platform. We are APS, and we are a workforce partner for our clients.

We are searching for a Vice President of Finance. The Vice President of Finance will lead the Accounting Team to provide critical financial services in the areas of financial and capital planning, financial accountability across the company, strategic growth decisions, annual budgeting, accounting, asset management, etc. and will also serve as a member of the Leadership Team. This position is work onsite with WFH opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive an efficient, effective and comprehensive process for developing financial plans and analysis that aligns with the company's strategic objectives.
• Direct the company’s annual budget planning process.
• Direct the forecasting process including P&L and cash flow forecasts.
• Direct the accounting team in the financial statement close process as needed, including providing assistance with financial statement review and coordination of adjustments or corrections identified as part of the monthly business review of financial statements.
• Prepare a monthly reporting package that includes full financial statements, comprehensive Saas Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting, operational reporting, analysis of key business trends, actual versus budget variances and comprehensive explanations of differences, highlighting risks and opportunities evident in financial results.
• Collaborate with the President/CEO and the Leadership Team to prepare analysis, commentary and presentation material for the monthly financial reviews.
• Develop financial models to assist the President/CEO and Leadership Team with management decision making and forecasting.  
• Provide financial modeling, financial analysis and valuation support for acquisitions, new product development, long-term contracts and other ad-hoc financial projects.
• Partner across the organization to document short and long-term business plans, both organizationally and departmentally, and provide insights to drive performance improvements.
• Develop and foster relationships with financial institutions and partners.
• As a member of the Leadership Team, provide mentorship and model company values for APS staff and constituents.
• Other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Accounting Team (Controller, Accounting Manager, Billing Specialist, Staff Accountant) and Tax Compliance Team (Tax Compliance Manager and Tax Compliance Support).

Requirements

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below is representative of the qualifications, skills, and abilities required and preferred:

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
• CPA preferred and/or Master’s Degree (MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience successfully leading the FP&A function in a technology company preferred.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition methodologies and transaction-based revenue, SaaS industry experience preferred. 
• Strong client centric focus.
• Collaborative leadership proven experience in managing teams and effectively communicating across the business.  
• Strong working knowledge of financial software, programs, systems and quick adaptability to the same (e.g., Intacct, Sage, etc.).
• Creative and forward-thinking analytical problem-solver.
• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and deadlines (internally and externally) in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while maintaining quality of client support (internally and externally).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to grasp and adhere to company guidelines, procedures, and workflow.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Must be available to work necessary hours to successfully perform position responsibilities.
• Must be willing to embrace the APS culture which includes respect, communication, team work, client focus, continuous change, training and other learning opportunities.

BENEFITS: APS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (employee only tier of coverage for medical and vision paid at 100% by APS)
• Short Term Disability (short term disability paid at 100% by APS for employee)
• Long Term Disability 
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Retirement (eligible after 3 months of employment; employer match/no vesting schedule)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday paid time off

At APS, we strive every day to...

• Do the Right Thing
• Serve Others
• Be Our Best
• Find the Fun

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