We are hiring at Aspire Software for a Head of Finance to join our growing team in the US!

Aspire Software is the business Operating Entity for the Valsoft Corporation. Aspire Software's Infinity Portfolio is looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to join the team!

The Head of Finance will be reporting to the Operating Partner for the Portfolio. This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting / forecasting, statutory audits, integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.

Here is a little window into our company : Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft's global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals.

By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

Our motto is Be Humble, Stay Hungry.

The successful candidates will be based anywhere in Florida, US. This position can be remote or work from any of our offices!

What your day will look like :

• Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolio
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
• Monitor and analyze performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity, respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
• Monitor the financial health of portfolio and ensure positive cash-flow
• Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all filings are completed
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
• Oversee and review accounting tasks, including tax and compliance
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on Valsoft finance procedures
• Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
• Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies

About you :

• A qualified financial accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management
• Fast learner and adaptable time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerBI
• Being fluent in the English language, written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

For information about Aspire Software , please visit our website at www.aspiresoftware.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Position Purpose

Provides the organization with data and analysis to evaluate performance and drive key business initiatives.

Major / Key Accountabilities

• Manage weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end reporting and analysis functions for retail business
• Assist in organizing and providing problem resolution associated with the company-wide budget and forecast processes, strategic plan and other key financial modelling
• Prepare and validate analysis of key financial presentations including reporting of monthly and YTD KPIs, forecast, budget, and strategic plan presentations
• Develop recommendations of key initiatives to improve the profitability of the business
• Serve as back-up for key recurring responsibilities of Sales Forecasting, Pricing and general FP&A needs
• Other duties as assigned

Measures

• Volume of Trips and Recollections
• EBITDA
• RPC turns
• Employee productivity Scope

Annual Revenue Budget : $298M

Countries : 3 (US, Canada, Mexico)

Authority / Decision Making : Involved with the development and analysis of the Trips and Recollections Budget and Forecast final approval lies with senior management

Challenges

• High sense of urgency for many requests
• Regularly managing competing priorities
• Working autonomously with limited guidance
• Working with multiple personality types
• Analysing large volumes of data with limited systems capabilities

Key Contacts

Internal : FP&A Director, FP&A Managers, CFO, CEO, Walmart Team

External : This position works regularly with the Grower and Retail Sales teams which deal directly with the customer and retailer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Strong Microsoft Office skills- primarily in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook Experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Finance or Accounting with degree or commensurate business experience required
• Experience in Planning and Analysis preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required as well as the ability to prepare and deliver complex presentations to Senior Management
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to organize and efficiently analyse large data sets
• Strong process management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced proficiency in Excel

Languages

Required : English

Desirable : Spanish

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

North American Roofing is a commercial roofing contractor in the United States. We are searching for a Finance Manager in the Tampa Bay area.

Type : Hybrid (Must be located in the Tampa Bay area)

Purpose of the Job :

The Finance Manager will lead all Financial Planning & Analysis functions as included below

Job Duties :

• Lead and oversee the monthly and quarterly forecasting process, including, but not limited to income statement, balance sheet and cash flow
• Oversee and manage the annual budgeting / planning process for the organization as a whole
• Work with leaders across all departments of the organization to plan and report on financial progress
• Develop and report on monthly and quarterly basis the key performance indicators (KPI’s) that assist company departments in driving growth of business
• Support month end close process and accounting team by providing detailed analysis of variances month over month
• Create, review and present multi-year forecasts, strategic initiatives and opportunities to improve financial performance
• Develop templates and presentations to be used throughout the organization to support the review of the annual operating plan and strategic plan
• Oversee all financial modeling related to the FP&A department
• Drive important decisions for the company by providing timely and valuable insight into business drivers
• Streamline reporting across individual departments and the organization as a whole
• Improve core FP&A core processes & reporting by applying an executive mindset and reducing redundancies
• Participate in due diligence work and analysis around M&A, debt refinancing, or any liquidity event
• Perform regular ad-hoc analysis and research
• Assist in business specific projects as needed

Skills & Qualifications :

• 5+ years of FP&A experience or similar
• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, required
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Experience in the construction or roofing industry, preferred
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Fast learner and able to multi-task
• Clear and concise communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to present fact-based recommendations across various levels of management
• Strong team player who is able to work cross-functionally

Top Reasons to Join the North American Roofing Team :

• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Highly competitive salary
• Employer sponsored healthcare options including medical, vision & dental
• Employer matched 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off for volunteering in your community
• Career advancement training
• Wellness programs
• Progressive, people-centric culture
• Holiday & Paid Time Off

Required Skills

Required Experience

The Director, Operations Finance, provides comprehensive financial leadership to the Refresco North America Plant Controller and Inventory Control team for assigned manufacturing region(s) of responsibility.

This role is a key to ensuring the Plant Finance team maintains integrity and accuracy of the company’s manufacturing operations financial results and safeguarding company assets.

The Director, Operations Finance is a key member of the Operations Finance leadership team and supports the Plant Controller team in all aspects of manufacturing finance reporting and metrics, budgeting and forecasting, capital expenditure approvals as well as providing timely and comprehensive financial leadership to the Senior Directors, Operations responsible for the assigned manufacturing regions.

The role is responsible for developing and managing direct reports and supporting development of indirect reports and works closely with the North American Business Unit Finance Team, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement and Engineering functions.

This position is the lead on critical systems and reporting related projects as assigned - projects may be to directly support plant reporting, operations improvements or company required.

Key Accountabilities :

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for manufacturing sites
• Balance sheet reconciliation approval and oversight
• Manufacturing Capital investment review and approval
• Ensure manufacturing site compliance with internal controls and corporate policies
• Completion of internal and external audit requirements for manufacturing sites
• Support continuous operational and financial results improvement with focus on cost savings and operational processes to drive manufacturing site EBITDA improvement
• Integrate new manufacturing operations into reporting, budgeting, forecasting and controls / compliance
• Manage and develop direct reports and support development for indirect reports
• Operations Finance lead or / and support for manufacturing-related systems and reporting improvement projects

Specific Accountabilities :

Financial Reporting and Controls / Compliance :

Overall responsibility for accurate and timely manufacturing site operations financial results and reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and compliance with company processes / procedures and statutory regulations.

Achieved by working closely with the Plant Management, across all Finance & Accounting functions, Quality, Supply Chain Inventory Management and Procurement teams.

• Provide financial guidance and support to Plant Management with proactive communication of accounting / reporting issues and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and cost analysis input to Plant Management for key business alternatives and decisions that enable effective and efficient operations and delivery of cost savings.
• Provide guidance to Plant Management in the origination of capital expenditure requests. Prepare / review financial support for the capex requests ensuring compliance to Refresco policy and robust accurate projections of costs and savings generated by the project.
• Ensure compliance with key control procedures and corporate policies and procedures at the local level plant management team to ensure the overall financial integrity of the plant financial information and safeguarding of assets.
• Support and manage required weekly / monthly targeted manufacturing reporting as required (manufacturing cost targets, EBITDA forecasts, customer and company waste and scrap, inventory working capital impacts).
• Maintain open communication with peers to foster a consistent approach in the financial management of the local operating units.
• Provide support for external and internal audits at the operating facilities. Complete other ad-hoc reporting requests.

Budgeting / Forecasting :

Manage the weekly / monthly / quarterly flash forecast process with the Plant Management team to deliver accurate forecasted results.

Appropriate identification of risks and opportunities.

Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan for the manufacturing sites

Business Analysis Support :

Collaborate with the Plant Management Team to identify and recommend process improvements that will deliver financial benefits or mitigate financial risks.

Analyze financial data to facilitate decision making process at the plant management level.

Staff Management / People Development :

• Manage up to 2 to 4 direct reports with responsibility for up to 12 North America Operations Finance personnel located in US and Canada and whose primary responsibilities are operations reporting and forecasting, safeguarding operations assets and supporting capital investment activities within operations.
• Responsible for the personal development of the team members to ensure success in current roles and be considered potential candidates for future growth opportunities.
• Continuously manage the team and team priorities to ensure prioritization and delivery of objectives while supporting the changing needs of the business and operations business

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required. Seven to twelve (7- 12) years related work experience in plant manufacturing operations or industrial environment.

Food and Beverage related manufacturing experience is a plus. Five to eight (5 8) years staff management and leadership.

Remote team leadership preferred.

• CMA / CPA or equivalent designation.
• Experience working in an SAP environment.

Skills and Competencies :

• Proven strong team leadership and people development experience. Experience with managing remote teams
• Excellent time management skills. Experienced in multi-tasking with changing priorities with ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.
• Strong financial analysis (identifies information needed to prepare and validate analyses; interprets and draws conclusions from financial information;

extracts meaning from data by recognizing trends and patterns).

• Strong team player with a high level of accountability and ability to work across multiple functions
• Proven strategic problem solving skills with ability to analyze and solve problems on a timely basis
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency and the ability to work under deadline pressures.
• Experience in adapting to change with proven ability to operate and consistently deliver in a changing environment
• Self-starter with strong initiative and accountability with ability to work independently.
• Strives for high performance and uses technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy.
• IT Literate (Microsoft Office) and ability to learn other software applications
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems & ERP System experience (SAP preferred), controls and compliance procedures and industry practices.
• Strong interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills with the ability explain results, document processes and convey ideas.
• Strong Business Ethics Commitment.
• US GAAP / IFRS knowledge

Work Environment Demands :

• Physical - Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift / handle / carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual / Sensory - This position requires the regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress - There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

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