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Director of Finance

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Friedman + Huey Associates LLP
  • Greater Chicago Area, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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For nearly four decades, Friedman + Huey Associates LLP has been providing high-level tax and business consulting services across the United States and in nearly 30 countries around the world. With a tremendous team of professionals, we place a keen focus on providing exceptional service to our clients. Our associates enjoy great camaraderie and an excellent work culture.We work hard/play hard and continue to maintain team relationships even while working remotely/hybrid.

We have an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Director of Finance who possesses the drive, passion and knowledge to help take our firm to the next level, and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The Director of Finance will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company financial operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. This is an in-office or hybrid position.

Responsibilities

  • Supports strategic initiatives and advises on financial implications
  • Oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and internal controls
  • Prepare firm tax returns including working with firm practice software to pull reports necessary to calculate partner income allocations, calculate quarterly tax distributions, compute and track partner buy-ins and retirement payments
  • Oversee firm’s retirement plan, including annual accounting, tracking participant loans, maintain proper paperwork for employee contributions and distributions, and coordinate with plan administrator annual government filings and reporting to plan participants
  • Monitor business performance with tracking tools, analyze and present detailed financial statements, reports, and forecasts to the Executive Committee and partner group
  • Monitor and manage cash flow, financial activities, and making recommendations for change where needed
  • Develop, research and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support the firm’s short-term and long-term goals
  • Research economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement
  • Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring financial data accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with other departments to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights to drive firm performance
  • Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Required skills and qualifications

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in, Accounting or finance
  • Five or more years of experience in financial leadership role, possessing strong leadership skills and business acumen
  • QuickBooks Certified
  • Knowledgeable in financial forecasting, accounting principles, and financial data
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain long-standing business relationships
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
  • Outstanding integrity and solid moral judgment
  • Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision-maker

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, or business accounting
  • Experience with professional services

Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Medical/Dental/Life/Disability/401k/Profit Sharing/PTO
  • Perk offerings in a family friendly environment

If you are seeking an employee-centric firm who cares about its employees as individuals and provides career growth opportunities for its team members, we encourage you to apply.