Chief Financial Officer New York, NY

Job Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the financial operations of the company within the Real Estate firm in the architecture, engineering, and consulting (AEC) industry. Architect Engineering and Construction Qualifications This includes overseeing daily banking activities, such as monitoring online banking for recent transactions, approving positive pays, managing cash flow, and coordinating with the CEO on bank activity. The CFO reviews accounting-related emails, ensuring prompt resolution of issues. Semi-monthly, the CFO reviews payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in payroll journals, resolving tax filing issues, and addressing employee inquiries. Monthly, the CFO prepares bank reconciliations, manages international payroll, and generates financial reports, analyzing earned revenues, billings, and project unbilled balances. The role involves posting various financial entries, preparing income statements, and updating financial dashboards. Quarterly, the CFO conducts financial review meetings with managers, analyzing actual results, forecasts, and backlog data. This role also manages quarterly tax filings, including commercial rent, sales and use, corporate, business, and foreign VAT taxes. Annually, the CFO updates compensation files, coordinates audits, prepares tax returns, and administers the 401(k) plan, ensuring compliance and managing related audits. The CFO is also responsible for leading weekly financial discussions with the CEO, managing accounts receivable collections, approving purchase orders, and reviewing vendor agreements. Additionally, the CFO serves as the system administrator for the accounting software, overseeing system upgrades and resolving technical issues. The role involves managing special financial projects as needed. Management responsibilities also include oversight of a small team of accounting professionals responsible for day-to-day invoicing, collections, preparation of billing reports, accounts payable, etc. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a CPA or MBA preferred. They should have at least 10 years of experience in finance, including 5 years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the AEC industry (Architect, Engineering and Construction). The candidate should possess strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards relevant to the industry, along with excellent analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills. Proficiency in accounting systems, particularly Deltek Vantagepoint, Paylocity, or similar platforms, is preferred. Why is This a Great Opportunity Benefits / Work life balance: At SM&W, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best in class design. We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include: •Medical, Dental, Vision insurance •401(k) retirement plan •Individual and Dependent Life Insurance •Employee Assistance Program •Short & Long Term Disability •A generous Paid Time Off Program (PTO) •Flexible summer work schedules Professional Development: We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future. As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, SM&W offers: •Training and professional development programs and incentives •Professional Development Incentive Bonuses Contact Locations New York

Created: 2024-11-05