finance director

Confidential

<h2>About Us:</h2><p> </p><p>We are the real estate subsidiary of a well-established, diversified business group with interests across multiple industries in the GCC. Our business focuses on the development, ownership, and management of a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and retail real estate assets. With capabilities spanning the full real estate lifecycle—from project development and construction to leasing, property management, and asset operations—we are committed to delivering high-quality developments and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>As we continue to expand our portfolio and strengthen our market presence, we are seeking an accomplished Finance Director to lead our finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and supporting sustainable growth.</p><p> </p><h2>Role Overview:</h2><p> </p><p>The Finance Director will provide overall financial leadership, governance, and strategic direction across the organization. Reporting to senior executive management, you will drive financial performance, capital efficiency, and disciplined investment decision-making across a diversified real estate portfolio.</p><p> </p><p>You will oversee both development and operational real estate assets, ensuring strong financial control across project delivery, leasing operations, property management, and investment activities. This role requires a strong combination of strategic vision, technical finance expertise, and hands-on leadership within a complex real estate environment.</p><p> </p><h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2><p> </p><h3>Financial Strategy &amp; Leadership</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across the business.</li><li>Support executive leadership in evaluating investments, acquisitions, and development opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial insights to drive profitability, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Development &amp; Asset Finance</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Oversee financial management of development projects from acquisition through completion and stabilization.</li><li>Manage project budgets, cash flows, escrow accounts, and contractor/consultant payments.</li><li>Monitor financial performance across leasing, property management, and retail assets.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Treasury &amp; Funding</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Manage liquidity, cash flow planning, and banking relationships.</li><li>Lead negotiations for project finance, banking facilities, refinancing, and restructuring.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.</li><li>Develop financial models and feasibility studies for new developments and investments.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Commercial &amp; Investment Support</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Review and support negotiation of key commercial contracts and agreements.</li><li>Provide financial input into investment structuring and strategic decision-making.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Governance &amp; Controls</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal control frameworks.</li><li>Oversee audits, statutory reporting, and financial governance processes.</li><li>Strengthen financial policies, systems, and controls across the organization.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Leadership &amp; Team Development</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Build strong finance capability across development and operational business units.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><h2>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, CMA) preferred.</li><li>15+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within real estate development and asset management.</li><li>Strong experience in development finance, including project cash flows, escrow structures, and contractor payment processes.</li><li>Strong financial modelling, feasibility analysis, and investment evaluation skills.</li><li>Experience across both development and operational real estate portfolios, including leasing, property management, and retail assets.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract review and investment decision support.</li></ul><p> </p><h2>Why Join Us?</h2><p> </p><p>Join a leading real estate company within a diversified group, where you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, enabling major developments, and driving long-term value creation across a growing portfolio.</p>

Finance Director

Thinking Machines

<div><div><p>Thinking Machines Lab's mission is to empower humanity through advancing collaborative general intelligence. We're building a future where everyone has access to the knowledge and tools to make AI work for their unique needs and goals.</p>
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We are scientists, engineers, and builders who&rsquo;ve created some of the most widely used AI products, including ChatGPT and Character.ai, open-weights models like Mistral, as well as popular open source projects like PyTorch, OpenAI Gym, Fairseq, and Segment Anything.</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About this role</b></h3>
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As a member of our Strategic Finance / FP&amp;A team, you will operate at the core of our finance organization, driving the financial strategy for major functional domains (e.g., Compute &amp; Infrastructure, Go-to-Market, Product). You will build and maintain sophisticated financial models, analyze business performance and investment trade-offs, partner closely with leaders across the business, and deliver executive-level presentations to inform decision-making.</p>
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This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, has deep analytical rigor, strong business partnership skills, and is excited to make a meaningful contribution to scaling a technology business.</p>
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What you&rsquo;ll do</b></h3>
<ul><li>Develop, own and maintain financial models (P&amp;L, operating model, scenario modelling) to support planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.</li>
<li>Help us stand up a strong compute measurement and budgeting process to help plan the largest cost bucket</li>
<li>Lead budgeting and quarterly/annual forecasting processes; analyze variances and translate them into actionable insight.</li>
<li>Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders (e.g., engineering, product, sales, marketing, infrastructure) to understand drivers, demand, capacity, against financial targets.</li>
<li>Provide financial guidance on major investment decisions: build business cases (e.g., expand capacity, build vs. buy, launch new product, entering new market), quantify ROI, present recommendations to senior leadership and/or Board.</li>
<li>Develop and monitor key metrics and dashboards (e.g., unit economics, cost trends, efficiency, productivity, capacity utilisation) and drive insights and optimization.</li>
<li>Prepare high-quality executive &amp; Board-facing deliverables including presentations, memos, and scenario summaries.</li>
<li>Stay abreast of market and competitive dynamics (e.g., technology/infrastructure market, go-to-market channels, pricing models, business model shifts), and ensure financial strategy evolves accordingly.</li>
<li>Partner with accounting and other finance functions to ensure alignment of financial planning with the broader company&rsquo;s financial framework and strategy.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>10+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&amp;A, investment banking, consulting, growth/private equity, or an equivalent high-growth technology environment</li>
<li>Proven expertise in financial modelling and forecasting; skilled at building detailed P&amp;Ls, operating models, scenario analyses.</li>
<li>Strong business partnering skills: ability to work with non-finance leaders, translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, influence leadership decisions.</li>
<li>High comfort with ambiguity, rapid change, and scaling-up environments.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to craft compelling narratives and presentations for executives/Board.</li>
<li>Familiarity with SQL, BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.</li>
<li>Experience with AI or R&amp;D-heavy companies is a major plus.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Logistics</b></h3>
<ul><li><b>Location</b>: This role is based in San Francisco, California.</li>
<li><b>Compensation</b>: Depending on background, skills and experience, the expected annual salary range for this position is $275,000 - $325,000</li>
<li><b>Visa sponsorship:</b> We sponsor visas. While we can&rsquo;t guarantee success for every candidate or role, if you&rsquo;re the right fit, we&rsquo;re committed to working through the visa process together.</li>
<li><b>Benefits</b>: Thinking Machines offers generous health, dental, and vision benefits, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and relocation support as needed.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><br>
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As set forth in Thinking Machines' Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
</i></p><p><i>Thinking Machines Lab will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other applicable state or local fair chance ordinance or law.</i></p></div></div>

Strategic Finance Director

University of Rochester

<p></p><div><p>As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
</p><p></p><p><b>Job Location (Full Address):
</b></p><p></p>265 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
<p></p><p><b>Opening:
</b></p><p></p><p>Worker Subtype:
</p>Regular
<p></p><p>Time Type:
</p>Full time
<p></p><p>Scheduled Weekly Hours:
</p>40
<p></p><p>Department:
</p>400119 Surgery-Cancer Control
<p></p><p>Work Shift:
</p>UR - Day (United States of America)
<p></p><p>Range:
</p>UR URG 113
<p></p><p>Compensation Range:
</p>$77,216.00 - $115,824.00
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><i>The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
</i></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:
</b></p><p></p>Serves as the principal Finance Director for the Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, the largest research entity within the Department of Surgery, and one of the largest research entities at URMC. This role provides senior-level strategic financial leadership and comprehensive oversight of the Division&rsquo;s financial operations, resource management, and long-range financial strategy in support of highly complex and nationally recognized research and operational programs. The position operates with a high level of autonomy and authority and requires expert leadership in navigating complex institutional environments. The Director collaborates extensively across multiple University of Rochester divisions, departments, centers, and institutes, as well as external partners including NIH, industry sponsors, and other entities. The role is responsible for establishing and executing the Division&rsquo;s comprehensive financial strategy, including advanced forecasting, financial modeling, scenario planning, and ongoing evaluation of the Division&rsquo;s financial position to ensure both near-term operational stability and long-term programmatic sustainability.
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This role provides financial leadership and oversight for a highly complex portfolio of sponsored research and operational budgets totaling at least $15M in annual fiscal activity, ensuring effective stewardship of institutional and sponsor resources. Supportive Care in Cancer supports the University&rsquo;s largest external NIH research award, the URCC NCORP Research Base among several other major NIH, foundation, and industry awards. Responsibilities include forecasting future strategic resource needs to support the timely execution of current and anticipated projects, as well as providing strategic oversight of sponsored awards and Division operating accounts across both pre- and post-award functions. The Director plays a critical role in aligning financial strategy with institutional priorities and supporting the growth of large, complex sponsored research initiatives.
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The Division currently includes 83 employees, including 17 faculty and more than 60 staff, requiring sophisticated financial and operational leadership to support complex research programs, workforce planning, and sustained institutional growth. The Director ensures the financial infrastructure, staffing models, and operational resources are aligned to support divisional expansion and evolving research priorities.
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Working independently and exercising a high degree of professional discretion and independent judgment, this Director leads multiple complex financial and operational initiatives while advising divisional leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and resource allocation. The role is responsible for comprehensive financial planning across all divisional activities, partnering closely with faculty PIs, departmental financial staff, and central administration (SMD, ORPA, and ORACS) to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability.
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As a key advisor to the Division Director and senior faculty, the position helps develop and implement long-range financial strategies that support divisional growth, including preparation for major initiatives such as large P01-level program project grants, renewal of the U-level NCORP grant, and financial planning associated with faculty recruitment and expansion of research programs.
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The Director provides direct oversight for financial staff supporting divisional research and operational activities, including supervision of a Staff Accountant responsible for day-to-day transactional processes and a Department Program Specialist involved in financial and operational components of the Division. The position establishes and maintains financial controls and operational practices that ensure compliance with University and sponsor requirements while supporting efficient financial operations. In addition, the role maintains expert-level knowledge of University policies and procedures related to financial management, human resources, and sponsored research administration. This expertise is leveraged to advise faculty and leadership, resolve complex financial and administrative issues, and recommend strategic improvements to divisional business processes, financial systems, and operational infrastructure.
<p></p><p><b>Essential Functions </b>:
</p><p><b>Divisional Financial Leadership
 </b></p><p><i>Budgets:
</i></p><ul><li>Provides financial leadership for the Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, overseeing at least $15M in annual fiscal activity across sponsored and operating funds.
</li><li>Oversees development and management of operating and capital budgets with SMD, coordinating the annual budget process with divisional and departmental leadership.
</li><li>Monitors financial performance and budget variances, providing leadership with analysis of revenue and expense trends and recommending corrective actions.
 </li></ul><p><i>Strategic Planning and Growth
</i></p><ul><li>Leads financial strategic planning for the Division, advising the Division Director and senior faculty on major program initiatives, including large program project grants and infrastructure grant renewals (e.g., NCORP ~$6M).
</li><li>Serves as a key financial advisor to the Division Chief and senior faculty, providing strategic guidance on financial planning, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability of divisional research and operational programs.
</li><li>Develops financial models and business plans for new research initiatives, cores, and collaborative programs.
</li><li>Partners with senior University leadership and the Dean&rsquo;s Office to support institutional agreements and financial planning for large-scale grant operations.
</li><li>Leads financial review and planning associated with faculty recruitment packages and divisional growth initiatives.
</li></ul><p>Provides guidance to faculty and staff regarding compliance with federally sponsored funding regulations.
 </p><p><i>Compliance:
</i></p><ul><li>Monitors study accounts to ensure substitution/corrections to alternative accounts occurs due to changes in activities or expiration of accounts.
</li><li>Presents financials and forecasts to Chief and division faculty. Provides financial oversight for all Supportive Care in Cancer accounts. On a monthly basis, reviews all ledgers for accuracy with respect to revenues and expenditures. Recommends changes as necessary for the accounts and circumstances. Supervises the regulatory reporting and ensures compliance with University and government regulations and funding requirements.
</li><li>Acts as a liaison to University central administration offices including Accounts Payable, Purchasing, SMD Finance, UR Labs, Internal Audit, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
</li><li>Oversees and approves procurement/purchasing functions for all accounts including reconciliation, problem resolution, and analysis of revenue and expense trends. Make recommendations to faculty and staff regarding compliance with University policies and procedures of Finance, Accounting, and procurement.
</li><li>Interprets and implements University and sponsor policies, providing guidance to faculty, residents, and staff to ensure compliance.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Research Finance Administration:
</i></b></p><ul><li>Analyzes and oversees fiscal compliance with Sponsored agencies terms and conditions of awarded funds, from federal, non-profit and other sponsoring agencies and recommends changes as necessary for the fiscal awards and negotiated terms.
</li><li>Provides guidance to leadership, Principal Investigators, and research staff on sponsor requirements, programmatic updates, and institutional policies impacting sponsored research activities.
</li><li>Enforces guidelines with PI&rsquo;s and their support staff for distribution of expenses and delegates oversight of the financial transactions for accuracy.
</li><li>Oversees appropriate distribution and monitoring of research expenses and financial transactions to ensure compliance and accuracy across sponsored projects.
</li><li>Performs financial analyses to ensure appropriate salary and distributions for all research personnel and ensures timely completion of required fiscal and compliance reports.
</li><li>Leads proposal generation, preparation and submission activities for Principal Investigators, including progress reports, financial reports, no-cost extensions, project terminations, and grant closeout documentation.
</li><li>Monitors project funding levels and timelines to identify funding gaps and advise leadership on personnel reallocations or additional funding opportunities.
</li><li>Identifies funding changes and approaching project end dates to determine funding gaps and suggest new funding opportunities or reassign underfunded grant personnel.
</li><li>Communicates with leadership to provide guidance on programmatic updates that impact sponsored research activity/projects to ensure all terms and conditions are followed.
</li><li>Coordinates with the Office of Research and Costing Standards (ORACS) to review expenditures, finalize financial statements, and ensure proper reconciliation and closeout of sponsored accounts.
</li><li>Serves as liaison with sponsors and University offices involved in sponsored funding, including ORPA, ORACS, and SMD Finance,.
</li><li>Advises faculty on financial and administrative requirements related to MTAs, DUAs, FDA compliance, and other industry-sponsored research collaborations.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Logistics, Coordination, Human Resources
</b></p><ul><li>Represents the Division on internal and external committees addressing sponsor regulations, University policies, audit requirements, and proposal guidelines.
</li><li>Coordination with other Division leaders including the Business Manager, HR Administrator, executive directors for NCORP, PIs, clinical trials managers, data managers, IT managers
</li><li>Manages divisional participation in space and research personnel surveys supporting institutional F&amp;A rate negotiations.
</li><li>Provides oversight for research laboratory and office renovations, space relocations, and laboratory decertification.
</li><li>Coordinates major laboratory equipment purchases and manages budgets related to equipment service contracts and repairs.
</li><li>Supervises and coaches the Research Accountant, including delegation of responsibilities, review of reconciled ledgers, oversight of spending and compliance activities, and Workday-related processes.
</li></ul><p></p><p>Other duties as assigned.
</p><p></p><p><b>Minimum Education &amp; Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration and 5 years of relevant experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
</li><li>MBA and/or CPA equivalent course work, or specialized experience in an appropriate field related to the assignment is preferred.
</li><li>Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
</li><li>Expert with working knowledge of University and Sponsored processes
</li>Specialized experience in a field related to the assignment preferred<br>
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</li></ul><p><br>
<b>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:
</b></p><p>Required:
</p><ul><li>Ability to work independently and assume responsibility for complex financial and operational projects
</li><li>Ability to collaborate and effectively work with stakeholders at all levels across the organization and other external collaborating entities.
</li><li>Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong professional work ethic.
</li></ul><p></p><p>Preferred
</p><ul><li>Proficiency with institutional systems, including Workday, UKG, MyPath, Cognos, URSpace, IORA, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with strong capabilities in financial modeling, planning, and analysis.
</li><li>Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
</li><li>Knowledge of institutional and funding agency policies and procedures preferred, including financial management, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, human resources, and sponsored research administration
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Licenses and Certifications </b>:
</p><p></p><p>Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon hire preferred.
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UR CLASP certification upon hire preferred.
</p><p></p><p>The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University&rsquo;s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create &ndash; and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.</p></div><p></p>

Sr Research Finance Admin

Andover Public Schools, Massachusetts

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration is responsible for all administrative and advisory work relative to the business and non-instructional operations of the Andover Public Schools. The Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration shall provide leadership in the areas of budget development, financial forecasting and planning, accounting, building maintenance and custodial oversight, transportation, nutrition services, and school safety/security initiatives. The Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration is responsible for establishing and maintaining state of the art business practices in all non-instructional divisions of the organization. The Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration shall assist the Superintendent in the evaluation of Business office personnel and, together with the Leadership Team, build the necessary support systems to promote effective financial and operational management within each school.ResponsibilitiesOverall OperationsProvide effective and dynamic leadership in school business and non-instructional operations on behalf of the school community and community-at-large.
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Responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the Districts operations to support the overall mission and vision of the District. Establish and maintain sound practices in all non-instructional divisions of the organization. Serve as a resource to the Superintendent and the School Committee to construct recommendations for budget-related issues and long-range financial forecasting. Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all School Committee policies and district procedures regarding finance and operations..
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Provide for staff development programs for administrators and support personnel in the areas of finance, budget preparation, building maintenance, custodial services, school safety and security and other operations. Financial OperationsIn conjunction with the Superintendent and the Leadership Team, develop a comprehensive annual budget document that displays proposed expenditures in a way that is understandable and easy to read, consistent with the district's strategic plan and state and federal mandates. Collaborate with the IT Solutions Architect and Director Of Strategic Innovation in developing the school departments annual technology expense budget. Develop a systematic annual fiscal plan to make budget assumptions for both short-term and long-term capital and operational expenditures.
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Communicate and interpret the district's strategic financial plan to Town Officials (including the Town Manager, Select Board and Finance Committee, as necessary) and members of the community at-large. Maintain statistical records and prepare statistical analyses necessary for projecting needs, such as enrollment, financial and historical data, and preparation of forecasts and projections, as required for special projects, negotiations with bargaining units, and meetings. Assist in the fiscal planning and monitoring of cost allocations for the Special Education Program. Supervise and control the expenditure of budget appropriations and the collections of revenues in accordance with the School Committee's goals and objectives.
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Report regularly to the Superintendent and the School Committee on matters relating to budget revenue and budget expenditures and balances. Prepare regular monthly and quarterly financial statements for their review. Oversee the preparation and recording of financial information for the District's annual and special audits. Identify potential cost-saving measures within the financial and operational aspects of the district.
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Identify, pursue and implement revenue generating options such as competitive and noncompetitive grants, fee-based programs, advertising and marketing efforts, as well as corporate and alumni fund raising, as directed by the Superintendent. Project state aid and adjustments in state funding based on an in-depth understanding of the states funding formula, relevant state laws and regulations, and proposed legislation. Provide guidance and support to the Districts Data and Financial Analyst in the preparation of comparative district and state financial data in order to foster effective data-driven policy and program decisions, including financial projection based on various state and federal level funding proposals. Provide support to the Superintendent and School Committee in collective bargaining.
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Oversee activities related to federal and state grant expenditures. Oversee preparation of the End-of-the-Year Reports, and other such reports in accordance with state statute and Town By-laws. Oversee development of five-year financial forecasts for the school system. Capital Improvements and FacilitiesAssist the School Committee and the Superintendent in long-range planning for the effective utilization of buildings and of building space.
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Facilitate communication among Town and School officials by effectively involving the Town Accountant, Town Finance & Budget Director, the Treasurer's Office, and the Department of Plant and Facilities in long-range planning. Develop and defend the school departments annual submission for the capital improvement plan. Oversee custodial, maintenance and capital improvement of the schools and program facilities. Collaborate with the Custodial Supervisor in the development of effective systems for maintaining, repairing, and cleaning school buildings and school equipment.
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Work with the Director of Facilities to assess utility costs and pursue energy conservation efforts. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in all areas of operations. Acts as Central Office liaison to all school building construction projects, including MSBA and locally-funding projects; provides leadership for the development of statements of interest, feasibility studies, and other MSBA process requirements; and works with MSBA on approved building projects. Organize School Committee's inspection of schools.
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Coordinate, Monitor, and Supervise School and Program Level Business and Non-Instructional Operations Plan, coordinate, and facilitate the development of financial and accounting procedures that will assure a high degree of fiscal responsibility among principals and program administrators. Work closely with principals, program administrators, and business office personnel to: Oversee all payroll and accounts payable expenditures prior to signing by the School Committee.Review and approve all purchase orders, in terms of internal accounting controls and propriety. Review all bid specifications and contracts. Operations Oversight for Transportation, Nutrition Services, Copy Center Collins Center and SecurityOversee delivery of transportation services, including routing, scheduling, contracts, and the collection of transportation fees when applicable.
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Address parent/guardian residency issues. Oversee the management of nutrition services. Maintain oversight of the copy center operations and staff. Maintain oversight of the Collins Center operations and staff Oversee school and district security and coordinate with Information Technology, the Department of Plant and Facilities, the Police Department and the Fire Department on security and emergency management, including collaboration with the Andover Police Department on management of the BeSafe security portal and school-based ALICE drills.Management of Finance Office Personnel and Functions.Interview, supervise and evaluate the Director of Food Services, the Transportation Director, the School Accountant, and the Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration and other personnel in the Finance Office.
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Assist and supervise the Custodial Supervisor as he oversees the activities of Andover's Custodial Resource Team; conducts regular inspections of the schools; assists principals in the evaluation of Senior Custodians. Assist and supervise the Custodial Supervisor as he directs the management of custodial staff; including addressing performance issues, issuing discipline, and resolving grievances, with assistance of the Principals as needed, as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.QualificationsSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of public school finance, including knowledge of and state law governing the financing of public schools, and a broad working knowledge of state funding for public education, accounting, municipal business practices, budget development and financial forecasting. A minimum of five years experience as a School Business Manager, Finance Director, Assistant Superintendent of Finance or similar position. Effective interpersonal and leadership skills; experience facilitating communication between divergent groups and in group decision-making.
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Effective administrative and management skills, including demonstrated success as an office manager. Excellent speaking and writing skills. Thorough knowledge of effective utilization of state-of-the-art computers, technology, and information management tools. Commitment to strategies that enhance diversity, inclusion and equity among staff.
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Education and ExperienceMassachusetts licensure as a School Business Administrator and licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Assistant Superintendent. Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) preferred or have the qualifications to pursue this certification within a reasonable time period. Master's degree in business administration, accounting, school administration and/or an appropriate academic discipline. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYProvides supervision for 6+ Business Office staff.
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PHYSICAL ELEMENTS Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc. May spend extended periods of time at a terminal, telephone or operating other office machines, requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Regular lifting and carrying of files, documents, records, etc. Duties are performed in office, school, and community settings.
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Execution of responsibilities may require work beyond the standard workday and workweek, including attendance at various night and weekend meetings. FLSA Status: ExemptJob Class Code: 0005 Andover Public Schools Classification ReviewRevised August 12, 2021Supplemental InformationAndover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.

Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration

Silver Dollar City

<div><p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
<p>
Silver Dollar City is ushering in a new era of Ozarks hospitality with its first-ever landmark resort, a stunning six-story, craftsman-style, 262-room retreat overlooking sweeping, untouched vistas of the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake. Thoughtfully designed to blur the lines between nature, craft, and comfort, Silver Dollar City Resort offers guests direct, priority access to the park and nearby attractions and serves as a focal point of a major multi-million-dollar investment redefining the Branson experience. From the theme park and White Water to Showboat cruises and the region&rsquo;s most beloved adventures, the resort is the best way to experience it all.</p>
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Joining the Silver Dollar City Resort team is contributing to a legacy of service. Rooted in the Herschend family&rsquo;s decades-long commitment to heartfelt hospitality, inspiring storytelling, and the preservation of regional craft, Herschend Family Entertainment has grown from a single cave tour in the 1950s into the world&rsquo;s largest family-owned theme park, attractions, and hospitality company. If you&rsquo;re passionate about creating meaningful, memory-making experiences and want to play a foundational role in shaping how thousands of families discover the Ozarks for generations to come, this is a rare opportunity to help build something extraordinary with a mission-driven team that truly cares.</p>
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Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Finance serves as a strategic business advisor to the General Manager and executive leadership team by translating operational and financial performance into actionable business decisions that drive guest satisfaction, revenue growth, profitability, and long-term asset value. The Director of Finance will lead all financial aspects of the hotel's pre-opening and ongoing operations, ensuring accounting systems, internal controls, reporting structures, and compliance requirements are established and fully operational prior to opening.</p>
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Key areas of focus include financial planning and analysis, labor management, profitability enhancement, risk management, internal control compliance, and the successful execution of the hotel's opening and stabilization plan.</p>
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Summary of Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Lead the financial transition from development to operational readiness in coordination with the construction and project management teams.</li>
<li>Manage Pre-Opening Critical Path process, ensuring milestones are achieved in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Oversee the pre-opening budget, ensuring accurate tracking of pre-opening expenses and cash flow requirements.</li>
<li>Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team focused on accuracy, transparency, and service.</li>
<li>Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.</li>
<li>Establish and implement all financial systems, standard operating procedures, internal controls, and reporting frameworks in alignment with Herschend and industry standards</li>
<li>Lead the property's financial planning and analysis efforts, including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modeling, variance analysis, and performance benchmarking.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Silver Dollar City Attractions Finance team on financial reviews, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning initiatives.</li>
<li>G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings, and full P&amp;L responsibility.</li>
<li>Partner with department leaders to identify opportunities, evaluate business initiatives, and develop strategies to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Lead labor planning initiatives through productivity analysis, scheduling controls, labor standards, and departmental accountability.</li>
<li>Coordinate the completion of all forecasts and budgets as required in collaboration with the property leadership team, providing guidance on labor, expenses and revenue targets.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).</li>
<li>Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations that drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and return on investment.</li>
<li>Assist in managing financial risk and ensuring the property is well-prepared for unexpected financial scenarios.</li>
<li>Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate property performance, capital expenditures, labor, costing, etc.</li>
<li>Collaborate and serve as a key finance partner to the Silver Dollar City Finance team to share financial insights, data, and future strategic initiatives.</li>
<li>Monitor systems to ensure accuracy of data and support the achievement of revenue goals.</li>
<li>Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled according to Herschend&rsquo;s standards.</li>
<li>Partner with the Herschend Property Support Center on accounts payable, cash management, auditing, payroll, income audit, and tax compliance activities.</li>
<li>Establish and continually audit all internal controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, assets, master keys, payroll, and records.</li>
<li>Direct and/or prepare all financial reports in accordance with the company&rsquo;s requirements in adherence to communicated deadlines.</li>
<li>Ensure hotel compliance with all regulatory licenses, permits, contracts, leases, legal agreements, and tax requirements.</li>
<li>Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.</li>
<li>Demonstrate a consistent commitment to Herschend Family Entertainment&rsquo;s Lead with Love principles, fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and purpose.</li>
<li>Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p><b><i>This job description is not an &ldquo;all-inclusive&rsquo; list of the duties and responsibilities of this position or of the skills and abilities required to perform this position.</i></b></p>
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Qualifications</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).</li>
<li>7&ndash;10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in hospitality, luxury hotel, or resort settings.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, USALI, hospitality accounting systems (e.g., Opera, JDE, Oracle, ProfitSword, Hotel Effectiveness), Microsoft Office, Teams and internal audit procedures.</li>
<li>Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and capital project oversight.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.</li>
<li>Proven leadership skills, problem solving, team building, communication and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.</li>
<li>Opening hotel experience preferred.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities</b></p>
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<li>Able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities strongly rooted in the Silver Dollar City Company culture by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest, and committed</li>
<li>Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other hosts</li>
<li>Must be self-motivated and disciplined</li>
<li>Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis</li>
<li>Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information</li>
<li>Must be committed to continuous improvement</li>
<li>Must promote and support a &ldquo;team&rdquo; work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.</li>
<li>Must be able to be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</li>
<li>Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays</li>
<li>Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem-solving, conflict management, and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Must show appreciation of others</li>
<li>Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests.</li>
<li>Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Benefits Offered</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Free Admission</b>- Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises&rsquo; attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.</li>
<li><b>Exclusive Admission Discounts</b>- Complimentary tickets &amp; discounts on season passes for loved ones.</li>
<li><b>Food &amp; Merchandise Discounts</b>- Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.</li>
<li><b>401(k) &amp; Profit Sharing</b>- The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).</li>
<li><b>Health Insurance</b>- Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.</li>
<li><b>Mary's Well House</b>- Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for co-pay, whether insured or not.</li>
<li><b>Free Tuition</b>&ndash; Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner (https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner).</li>
<li>See all the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits (https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits).</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans</b></p>
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the <b>Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) </b>notice from the Department of Labor.</p><br>
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<p>Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Silver Dollar City Resort - Director of Finance (Exempt)

Four Seasons

<div><p><b>About Four Seasons:
</b></p><p>Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
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At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.</p>
<p></p><p><b>About the location:
</b></p>On an exclusive island in the heart of the Kingdom&rsquo;s capital, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, with its unique architecture, has become an iconic landmark that soars as a destination in its own right, combining the best of a beach holiday and an urban getaway.
<p></p><p><b>About the role:
</b></p><p>The Assistant Director of Finance supports the Director of Finance in managing the hotel&rsquo;s daily financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with policies. The role oversees accounting functions, assists with budgeting and forecasting, and partners with departments to improve financial performance and cost efficiency.
</p><p></p><p><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Thoroughly understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting &amp; Finance Manual</p>
</li><li><p>Excellent understanding of Month-End Process including, but not limited to, preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals.</p>
</li><li><p>Great attention to detail along with a continuous innovation of daily working of the Finance team under the direction of the Director of Finance.</p>
</li><li><p>Coordinate, observe and prepare all operating equipment and supply inventories in accordance with corporate policies and as directed by the Director of Finance.</p>
</li><li><p>Prepare Daily Cash Position report and maintain the highest level of investment of excess funds in accordance with corporate guidelines as prescribed in the Accounting &amp; Finance Manual.</p>
</li><li><p>Assist the Director of Finance in preparation of all budgets and forecasts.</p>
</li><li><p>Ensure the outstanding liability for all revenue/profit related fees (i.e. Management Fees, Incentive Fees, Marketing Fees, Advertising Fees, Royalty Fees) is accurate and complies with the respective Management Agreement(s).</p>
</li><li><p>Ensure electronic payments have the signatory of a member of Group B on each individual page and the initials of a member of Group A and both members of Group A and B sign the Batch Total of the payment run.</p>
</li><li><p>Ensure strict access controls over unused cheques to prevent improper or unauthorized use of the documents and ensure there is segregation of duties in place to safeguard the writing and voiding of negotiable bank cheques.</p>
</li><li><p>Ensure accurate exchange rates in Financial Reporting are applied to the local currency (where applicable) and valued in the currency stipulated in the Management Agreement.</p>
</li><li><p>Ensure post-departure credit card credit allowances are performed only by accounting and all such allowances are reviewed and signed per the SR-5 by Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance and all &ldquo;Unmatched Credits&rdquo; reports provided by credit card processing company are reviewed/scrutinized by DOF monthly and retained by the Director of Finance.</p>
</li><li><p>Approve all journal entries with supporting documentation (as appropriate) and ensure all non-standard, non-recurring entries are countersigned by Director of Finance.</p>
</li><li><p>Ensure the system is set up to prevent month end closing without all journal entries being posted, updated or otherwise entered into the General Ledger.</p>
</li><li><p>Ensure that monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts are prepared and all bank reconciliations are countersigned by Director of Finance on a monthly and on a quarterly basis; Director of Finance approves all reconciliations paying special attention to reconciling items.</p>
</li><li><p>Coordinate and facilitate external and internal audits.</p>
</li><li><p>As required, have a working knowledge of residential (or other entity) accounting procedures and how it affects the hotel&rsquo;s financials.</p>
</li><li><p>Continuously strive for improvement of processes and efficiency.</p>
</li><li><p>Monitor and control expenses of the hotel paying special attention to the daily reporting done by the auditor of the hotel and addressing issues that not only have material effect, but also effect the guest experience.</p>
</li><li><p>Ensure that House Funds and Floats Counts are up to date and limit any kind of exposure that would affect the profitability.</p>
</li><li><p>Assist the Director of Finance in Forecasting/Budgeting</p>
</li><li><p>For locations that maintain full balance sheets including fixed assets, ensure accumulated depreciation accounts are accurate and properly recorded.</p>
</li><li><p>Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned by the hotel management.</p>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Three to five years of experience in a related position within Four Seasons or another reputable organization.</p>
</li><li><p>University degree with a major in Accounting or Finance.</p>
</li><li><p>Proven leadership skills in a hotel or resort environment.</p>
</li><li><p>Highest level of integrity and transparency.</p>
</li><li><p>Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, negotiate for resources, influence stakeholders, and gain commitment to plans and initiatives.</p>
</li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, deliver presentations, and facilitate effective meetings.</p>
</li><li><p>Ability to promote a continuous learning environment that supports professional development.</p>
</li><li><p>Ability to apply an ethical approach to influence outcomes appropriately.</p>
</li><li><p>Serve as a role model by demonstrating strong business conduct and ethical principles.</p>
</li><li><p>Commitment to continuously developing team performance and striving to improve personal performance.</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Assistant Director of Finance

Watco

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference</b></h2></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.<br>
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Here's what you can expect from Watco:</p><ul><li>Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li><li>Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University</li><li>Career advancement opportunities</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary</b></h2>
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The Director of Logistics Finance Services will provide financial and accounting support and leadership to the non-asset based Watco Logistics division of Watco Companies.
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The Director of Logistics Finance Services will be responsible for annual divisional financial planning, forecasting, month-end financial close assistance and oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and assisting in decisions regarding extending Client credit. This role will provide oversight of operational accounting teams and provide financial planning and analysis to support broader strategic initiatives with continuous process improvement. Primary relationship responsibilities will include working with internal corporate accounting teams, operations leaders, external Clients, and 3rd party vendors. The Director of Logistics Finance Services position represents a leadership role within the Watco Logistics division.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Serve as primary liaison between Watco Logistics teams and internal Watco corporate accounting teams in managing the month-end financial close process, including profit center accruals and allocations in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee annual financial planning and budgeting process.</li><li>Provide real-time financial analysis on operating and support metrics.</li><li>Assist in acquisition related financial analysis and operational accounting integration.</li><li>Approve Client crediting decisions.</li><li>Provide oversight and support to Accounts Receivable team to ensure clients are invoiced accurately and timely and Accounts Payable team to ensure that 3rd party motor carrier and supplier invoices are audited and approved for payment in an efficient and timely manner.</li><li>Assist in the selection and implementation of 3rd party freight audit and payment solutions.</li><li>Identify operational accounting risk areas, determine root causes, and develop and improve procedures to minimize future risk.</li><li>Proficient understanding of financial and accounting terminology and best practices.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills: strong written communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively across various levels in the organization.</li><li>Direct managerial responsibilities over the AR and AP team leaders.</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned and required.</li><li>Travel as necessary or assigned (&lt;5%).</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2>
</div><div><div>
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive team member and supplier contact with frequent interruptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.<br>
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<ul><li>Working knowledge of accounting principles and accounting functions related with the 3rd party transportation industry including Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.</li><li>Lead, develop, train and motivate AR and AP teams.</li><li>Apply knowledge of organizational skills, effective communication, conflict resolution, project implementation, personal management, multi-tasking and time management skills</li><li>Familiarity with third party accounting software systems.</li><li>Highly analytical and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.</li><li>Ability to provide oral and written reports, business correspondence, and effective presentation of information to customers, team members, and managers</li><li>Capable of working independently and making decisions with limited supervision.</li><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 5% of the time as required for remote team management, on-site training, or other as needed.</li><li>7-10 years of related financial or accounting experience in the transportation brokerage or supply chain industry is recommended.</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting</div></div></div></div>

Director of Logistics Finance Services - Lowell, AR

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