Sr. Manager of Finance – Logistics
Our client is an international freight forwarder and NVOCC based in Iselin, New Jersey. They are on a mission to help businesses become more successful with simple, fast, and affordable solutions for their local and international freight.Sr. Manager of Finance
Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid
Responsibilities:
- Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the organization's fiscal function and performance.
- Maintaining responsibility for all financial management, including monthly financial compiled statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, time billing, payroll, general ledger, bank reconciliation, and tax payments.
- Performing fiscally responsible budget preparations and pro-forma financial statements; monitoring expenditures.
- Implementing and developing strategic financial plans and objectives for the business.
- Maintaining constant communication, overseeing, and evaluating third-party vendors related to the financial functions of the business.
- Evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory actions.
- Developing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist leadership in performing their responsibilities.
- Enhancing and/or developing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and the organization's effectiveness.
- Preparing the operational financial and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Preparing current and comparative analysis reports and statements
reflecting variations in costs and revenues. - Providing technical financial advice and knowledge to others within
the financial discipline. - Providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization (e.g., evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, and/or mergers).
- Reviewing and developing the cash flow projection process and
reporting mechanism, which includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs as the company continues to grow business and invest in new services or M&A activity. - Advising and reviewing new contracts to ensure the structure is set up to generate profit for the company.
- Coordinating and reviewing potential acquisition targets that have
been identified for bolt-on acquisitions. - Evaluating the departmental structure and team plan for continual
improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group, as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on individual opportunities where possible.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably within the logistics, freight forwarding, or transportation industries.
- Proven leadership experience managing finance teams and overseeing functions such as AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, and tax compliance.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Experience supporting business growth strategies, including M&A activity, vendor oversight, and cash flow analysis.
This position offers a competitive base salary.
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