VP, Corporate Finance

Role Overview 

This position is responsible for working closely with the CFO and other senior leadership to establish financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.  This position ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions.  The Vice President of Corporate Finance also oversees cost and general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, payroll and risk management.  The successful candidate will proactively recommend solutions related to financial reporting, profitability, control improvements, technology-aided efficiencies, and structure for the overall team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Corporate Finance in support of all Meeder lines of business
• Participate in the development of new business opportunities as well as calculate profitability analysis for existing business lines & products
• Partner with Human Resources in the design, implementation and administration of wage incentives, commissions and salaries
• Engage with business line leaders to collaborate, implement and communicate budgeting procedures with all departments
• Lead the development, management and improvement of operational and financial controls and procedures
• Generate, analyze and present monthly financial statements and forecasts to senior leadership
• Develop and maintain system of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization and minimize risk and assure consistent reporting of operational performance
• Oversee annual independent audits, third party valuation and filing of tax returns
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and banking activities of the organization to ensure adequate cash flow, revenue recognition & expense recording
• Lead, mentor and develop the Corporate Finance team

Critical Success Factors 

• Exceptional leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• High degree of ethics and integrity
• Strong executive presence with the ability to present to a variety of audiences

Skills Required

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other technical degree

·         Minimum 10 years progressive experience in financial management/leadership positions

·         Strong knowledge of accounting GAAP and corporate taxation

·         Financial Services industry experience

·         Strong math and analytical skills

·         Prior experience leading, developing and growing a team of direct and/or indirect reports

·         CPA preferred