Sr. Director, Finance & Operational Accounting

Job-ID: 15933; Location(s): Broomfield CO 

 

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, maintaining compliance, and driving strategic planning. The position requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

 

Job Description Details

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Provide constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews for your department.
• Develop and optimize policies and procedures, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination across teams.
• Foster open communication channels between leadership and employees, ensuring alignment and transparency in organizational goals.
• Spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within accounting operations and integrate industry best practices.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, authorize expenditures, and forecast financial needs to support organizational growth.
• Align accounting strategies with the company’s overarching objectives, continuously evaluating and refining processes for optimal results.
• Actively participate in leadership meetings, offering strategic financial insights and actionable recommendations.

 

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead financial planning efforts, owning budget creation and overseeing expenditure management.
• Evaluate capital expenditures to ensure financial feasibility and alignment with company objectives.
• Review and analyze cost reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance.
• Prepare and communicate comprehensive financial reports on a monthly and annual basis.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop accurate financial forecasts and projections.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations, maintaining full compliance at all levels.

 

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee the monthly close process, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and journal entries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure all financial records comply with GAAP and regulatory standards, maintaining integrity in financial reporting.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and uphold financial integrity.
• Prepare and review financial statements, providing clear, accurate, and transparent reporting for all stakeholders.
• Manage official financial reporting, including comprehensive variance analysis and clear explanations.

 

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead and coordinate financial audits, using findings to drive process improvements and strengthen controls.
• Support the preparation of annual audited financial statements, ensuring compliance with external audit requirements and standards.

 

Cross-Department Collaboration & Special Projects

• Provide financial guidance and analysis to various departments, ensuring data-driven decisions across the organization.
• Collaborate with representatives from the international parent company on financial matters, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment with key stakeholders, driving synergy across departments.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support evolving business needs and goals.

 

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