National Search Updates 11/11/09

Position:
Controller

Location:
CT or GA
Relocation:
relocation assistance for someone who is not a homeowner
Salary:
$110-125K

Job Description:
This role is responsible for leading financial and regulatory reporting for business unit and Latin America businesses. Duties include coordinating and reviewing management reporting
Oversee and guide Latin America finance staff in the development of numerous key financial reports, including management basis earnings, assets under management, sales & cash flow, variance to plan/forecast analysis, commission reporting and other ongoing ad-hoc requests
Key contributor to the development of business and financial plan and Latin America consolidated financial results
Responsible for coordination of timely and accurate delivery of management information and analysis
Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with other reporting units
Create and maintain an environment that can rapidly respond to on-going and ah-hoc requests for information
Maintain proper controls, documentation and reconciliations to the financial accounting systems
Monitor effectiveness of existing databases, tools and processes to ensure best use of resources with maximum speed and efficiency
Develop management presentation materials
Develop and maintain knowledge of business practices and products
Respond to and coordinate internal and external audit inquiries
Required:
¡ 5-10 years of accounting or finance experience, with heavy emphasis on internal and external reporting and internal controls; audit experience is a plus
¡ Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or business
¡ Professional designation such as CPA, preferred
¡ Management experience required
¡ Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
¡ Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
¡ Knowledge of General Ledger systems and Hyperion planning products strongly desired
¡ Proven ability to effectively motivate and manage employees in a fast-paced, constantly changing business environment
¡ Proven ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
¡ Excellent verbal and written skills
¡ Bilingual in English and Spanish
¡ Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required




Director of External Reporting

Florida
Relocation:
Full relocation package to include: All Moving expenses (truck, packing, etc), Closing cost on the sale of a home, temporary housing On top of the relocation they will pay a $10,000 relo bonus
$150,000 - $170,000 (Max), 20% with equity - 4 yrs vested


Our client is looking for someone to handle the company’s financial reporting to the SEC (including preparation of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and the annual proxy statement), GAAP research, and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 documentation. The company has a significant international presence, so experience with FAS 52 is a most.

Position will report to the Vice President of Accounting & Reporting and will manage a staff of 2 (Manager and Analyst). Individual will work closely with other members of the Accounting and Finance team, the Chief Financial Officer and external and internal auditors.

SEC Reporting
External financial reporting
FAS 52 – This is a must
Foreign currency and hedge accounting
CPA with Public Accounting experience, preferably Big 4
Prior international experience







Position:
VP Controller

Location:
Northeast
Relocation:
Yes
Salary:
$185K plus bonus and equity

Job Description:
The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and have overall responsibility for the Company’s financial operations except for planning and budgeting. Direct reports will include Directors of Corporate Reporting, Compliance, Treasury Operations and four of its five division controllers. Total staff is more than fifty employees.
The initial focus of the Controller will be to help prepare for an Initial Public Offering. The executive will need to ensure that all aspects of the Company’s financial operations are in full compliance with appropriate government and securities industry practices and regulations. He/she will also need to ensure that all current and historical financial information is accurate, well documented and complete.
On an ongoing basis, the Controller will serve as the internal financial expert to the corporate and division executive teams and be a key liaison with other constituents including the Company’s auditors, banks,

Required:
Highly qualified individual with a personality that will fit well within a fast growing, entrepreneurial organization. The Company seeks an individual who has had previous senior financial leadership experience in a public-company environment.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record and possess 12+ years of relevant financial management expertise in a rapidly growing, technology based, high volume transaction businesses. At a minimum, the candidate will need to be a Certified Public Accountant with several years of big Four Accounting Firm experience.
Qualifications include:
¡ Experience as a financial officer in a public company environment.
¡ Experience in dealing with the issues of a public company including SEC regulatory issues, Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements, and adherence to FASB. pronouncements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
¡ A proven ability to increase transparency into the financial performance of the business, and the ability to succinctly articulate business issues to the finance and non-finance audiences alike.
¡ Personality and experience that fit well in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-growth, ownership-driven environment.
¡ Visibly embrace a Continuous Improvement philosophy.
¡ Possess personal and professional integrity beyond reproach. A natural leader, he or she will expect as much from him- or herself as from other members of the staff, and will promote efficiencies and business process improvements as a core discipline.
¡ Exemplary personal and/or academic accomplishment should showcase our successful candidate’s natural affinity to consistently raise the bar, but should be balanced by a healthy hubris-free ego.






Position:
Estate & Gift Tax Sr. Manager
Company:
Leading CPA Firm
Location:
Texas
Relocation:
Yes
Salary:
$150-200k ++

Job Description:
¡ Review estate fiduciary income tax returns along with the decedent’s final individual income tax return.
¡ Review trust fiduciary income tax returns and individual income tax returns assigned.
¡ Analyze estate planning documents including wills, codicils and trust instruments to determine the proper treatment of assets and liabilities for tax purposes.
¡ Review accounting transactions, disbursements and receipts to principal and income accounts to ensure proper treatment for judicial accountings.
¡ Develop post mortem tax-saving strategies for the estate accounts.
¡ Review and research any tax situation that could affect the management of their accounts.
¡ Engage in special projects related to client matters involving tax accounting and consulting.
¡ Assist clients with other accounting related matters.
¡ Keep abreast of tax changes and issues that could affect our clients.

Required:
¡ Bachelors degree in accounting required, Masters preferred
¡ CPA required
¡ 8+ years public accounting experience required
¡ Estate & Gift Tax experience a must!
¡ Excellent communication skills
¡ High energy and self sufficient
¡ Ability to work in a team environment
¡ Ability to deliver excellent client service






Position:
Senior Manager, Product Finance

Location:
Wisconsin
Relocation:
Yes
Salary:
110K base + 22% target bonus


Job Description:
Financial Consultant to Product area, the primary customer for the Product Finance Teams. Provide financial expertise needed by and direct certain assigned aspects of the financial management process for the Product area. Direct development and maintenance of appropriate financial analysis and reporting so that strategies and plans can be evaluated and then tracked for success. Provide the financial support needed to help business leaders make quality decisions and achieve business objectives.
Required:
1. Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Masters in Business Administration or other education in business fields beneficial as indicator of strong skills in business management. Professional designations such as CPA, FSA/FCAS, CMA, CLU, ChFC, CCUE, indicating professional competency in financial and insurance related areas. 2. 5-7 years work experience in financial management with managerial responsibility for functional activities in the financial services industry. Experience working with sales and revenue models, company financials, product pricing and profitability models, and performance measures. 3. 10 years experience in business modeling and analysis to include proficiency in related tools (e.g. Excel, Access), and in-depth knowledge of financial services industry, systems, and operations

Current National Searches as of 10/28/09

Position: COO
Company: Confidential

Location: Midwest
Relocation: Full
Salary: $130-200K Plus Bonus

Job Description:

• Exhibits leadership abilities within an executive team as well as a large group or department.
• Assists CEO in developing and implementing the clinic's strategic long-and short-range plans and its business plan.
• Works closely with the CFO in forecasting and preparing annual budget and financial statements to ensure long-term financial stability.
• Directs and coordinates the organizations financial and budget activities in order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
• Maintains compliance with governmental regulations and industry requirements.
• Oversees overall employee development including succession planning, physician and senior management recruiting.
• Enhances operational effectiveness through dynamic leadership, emphasizing cost containment and high quality patient care.
• Confers with board members, organization officials, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
• Directs, plans, implement policies, to meet the objectives of the organization.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep current in the latest health care trends and developments.
• Directs human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff.
• Exhibits high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion.
• Promotes highest ethical standards.
• Effectively communicates clearly both orally and in writing.
  

Required:

• Looking for Healthcare background. Private practice experience with at least 20+ physicians. NOT looking for someone with a hospital background.
• Looking for at least 5 years of senior level experience, including two years senior level administration experience in the health care industry. MHA, MBA, or MS in health administration or business administration

Position: Manager of Tax Planning and Strategic Projects
Company: Confidential Banking/Financial Services
Location: Midwest
Relocation: Yes
Salary: 110 to 150k plus bonus 10-15%.

Job Description:
¡ Duties of the Manager of Tax Planning and Strategic Projects:
¡ Tax research, analysis and planning to minimize tax liabilities and to identify tax saving opportunities.
¡ Manage tax planning projects to achieve targeted goals.
¡ Evaluate impact of proposed transactions, including the management of modeling.
¡ Evaluate potential impact of tax law changes.
¡ Manage and prepare responses to complex inquiries from taxing authorities.
Required:
¡ 7+ years of professional tax experience in a large corporate environment or public accounting firm.
¡ Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
¡ MS/MBA Taxation required or working towards
¡ CPA required
¡ Expert knowledge of federal and state tax laws.
¡ Knowledge of Tax Research databases such as CCH and RIA.
¡ Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem solving skills.

Position: Controller
Company: Confidential
Location: Midwest
Relocation: Full
Salary: 150 – 165K with 25% target bonus

Job Description:
¡ Analyze, report, project budgets and variances, product costing for strategic business units.
¡ Build and maintain a formal and informal network of key individuals to obtain the critical impact of financial decisions on the business unit.
¡ Ensure information is available to subordinates and internal customers at appropriate times so that sound decisions about efficiencies and prioritization are made.
¡ Participate in the development of annual budgets for capital spending.
¡ Participate on special projects or productivity initiatives for strategic business units.
Required:
Expected Areas of Competence
¡ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
¡ Strong written and oral presentation skills.
¡ Broad-based financial management experience.
¡ Provided financial support to multi-category business.
¡ Understanding of industry trends and competitive strategy outlook in order to identify opportunities.
¡ Microsoft Office Suite.
¡ Mastery of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis.
¡ Understanding of products and strategic business units.
¡ Ability to manage a P&L externally or internally.

Education/Experience Requirements
¡ Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting. 10+ years experience in a significant financial management position that included responsibility for managing budgets, CAR’s capital budgets, and strategic plans, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
¡ A MBA is preferred.
¡ Previously served in a financial analysis capacity in a global company and held a non-financial operational assignment.
¡ A CPA is preferred.

Position: Manager of Taxation
Company: Confidential
Location: Midwest
Relocation: yes
Salary: $125 for a super star, target right around $100k

Job Description:
This role will work with the Property and Casualty Insurance side of the business. Administers the preparation of federal, state and local tax returns in accordance with tax laws and regulations and initiates the making of payments, elections and files returns on a timely basis as required by the tax laws. Tax areas include insurance, C Corporation, International Tax and tax-exempt organizations. Recommends corporate position based on research of current and pending tax laws; reviews accounting procedures for compliance with all laws, mandate issues to assist in the settlement of federal, state and local audits; reviews FAS 109 Balance Sheets. Supports the research of tax strategies. Works with consultants in providing business partner information on operational concerns.

Required:
Bachelors in Accounting or Law; CPA or JD, Some public accounting experience.

Position: Director of Excise Tax
Company: Confidential
Location: Florida
Relocation: moving expenses - packing and truck
Salary: $90K to $125K plus stock option

Job Description:
¡ Responsible for all Fuel excise and sales tax
¡ Work to stream and automate processes
¡ Coordinate and manage state and federal tax audits
¡ Maintain tax tables
¡ Understand license requirements per state
¡ Manage staff
¡ Help integrate acquired businesses
¡ Interact with sales, marketing and operations department
Required:
Extensive Excise tax experience, Strong MS Excel experience, CPA a plus, Knowledge of Great Plains a plus, Prior experience with tax software (i.e. Vertex)

National Search - Boston area - Gov't Accountant - To $110k

Role responsibilities:
· Work with the Federal government – there are 5 auditors there on a full time basis.
· Assist and prepare government submissions
· Provide compliance training to staff
· 1st line of defense for the company
· Interpretation of federal regulations


7-10yrs exp in Gov’t Audit
90K (up to $110K for a superstar)
Relo (includes movers and house hunting trip)
In lieu of relo, client would do a sign on bonus (amount would depend on the cnd)

National Search - REIT Controller - $150k++

Must haves for the Controller role:
- 4 year accounting degree, of course
- SEC reporting experience
- SOX experience a plus (should come with the territory)
- REIT experience

Comp will be in the $130-$150k range, with a 30% bonus potential. They will provide relocation for this role

VP Of Tax Insurance $250K+++

VP of Tax – Hanover Insurance – Focused heavily on Property and Casualty Insurance

About the Company:
Public traded Insurance Organization - Stock has been trending upwards since March –
Doing well in a time where few companies are - Have not had any lay-offs...are hiring!
They are the only insurance company in the US to receive claims paying upgrades from 3 rating agencies
They have acquired 3 companies in the last 18 months and are growing organically - Also M&A activity is strong
They have $400-$700M of excess capital - Strong Balance Sheet – Sold off their Life Insurance practice in two parts (First part sold in 1985 and Second sold in January 2009)
About the Role
Will oversee a department of 12 with 3 direct reports - These managers are extremely strong. All are out of the Big 4. Two have CPAs and one has his JD/LLM
This role is going to be a consultative position within Senior Management
The VP is the go to person for all transactions/potential transactions/financing/various capital management opportunities
Will work on M&A - Step in on a technical level (regarding planning/strategy)
Will work on the tax rate/manage the premium taxes.
Will focus on both insurance (Insurance payment of premium taxes/statutory accounting) and non insurance activities (State Income Tax and Franchise Taxes)
This is a structural opportunity
Qualifications
CPA a must/MST, LLM, or JD a plus
8-10 years Big 4 experience
8-10+ years of Tax Leadership experience
Must have worked in Insurance (but doesn't necessarily have to be in the Industry in the present)
Must have a strong consultative nature and leadership capabilities
Must strong experience working with FAS 109, FIN 48, and Statutory Accounting

National Search - Financial Analyst

National Search - Financial Analyst (Midwest Location)

Manufacturing setting and willing to
relocate the position. Looking for someone with 2-6 years of experience,
paying 50-75k with a 10% bonus.
Relocation is provided, but since this isnt an director/executive role they will cover basic moving expenses. They wont purchase or pay costs associated with the closing of a home.

Job Summary:
This position provides analysis & reporting for
manufacturing production & related expenditures which includes standards development and budgeting in accordance to the accounting policies and procedures. Assists in identifying and implementing improvements related to efficiencies and controls where appropriate. Provide support and training to manufacturing associates as required. This position also provides support & resources to all departments within the company as it relates manufacturing and plant activities to ensure financial integrity of corporate and plant assets.

Essential Job Functions:
Perform cost benefit analysis
Support the annual budget process provide direction for site managers
Suggest process improvements where actionable
Implement, Review & Provide training on transaction processes for
accuracy and internal control guidelines
Provide transaction process training as required
Provide plant level performance evaluations and reporting
Partner with engineering and production to create, develop and finalize
production standards for products produced
Maintain costing tables and standards for materials, labor and overhead
for the facility
Assist in inventory reporting and valuation
Prepare plant cost information for timely closing of financial period
end, including journal entries support, key account reconciliations
and variance analysis
Support operation management, manufacturing and supply chain functions
through cost and operational analysis
Provide analysis of key performance indicators and trend reports for
manufacturing costs
Perform ad hoc cost/operations analyses in support of continuous
improvement efforts

Other Essential Functions:

Ability to complete special projects or
duties as assigned.
Reports To: Senior Finance Manager - Wet Manufacturing
Works Closely With: Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Commercial
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training & Development:
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of employees
Ability to use PC and widely-used software packages, especially
spreadsheet and word processing software
Ability to learn new software packages as necessary
Knowledge and ability to apply financial analysis principles
Strong Excel knowledge and skills
Professionalism and ability to resolve issues at the root cause
Self directed and self motivated
Minimum Educational and/or Work Experience:
Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
2 years experience in related job particularly with manufacturing
experience
　
Preferred Educational and/or Work Experience:
MBA in Finance or Accounting
6+ years experience in related job particularly with manufacturing
experience
CPA or CMA certification, supervisory experience
Work Environment and Time Requirements:
Variations in work volume sometimes require extended working hours
Some travel to manufacturing or warehouse facilities

National Search - Global Director of Credit and Collection - 160k+++

Global Director of Credit and Collection
$120-160K
Bonus 20-40%
Eligible for restricted stock and options – 50% or higher based on performance

Multi billion $ Global Company Located in Texas. The A/R portfolio is about $3B - 2000 customers in 70 countries. There are 5-6 direct reports and 50 reporting up through them. (15 of those are on 4 different continents.)

Major responsibilities will be to evaluate credit worthiness of the customer base, collect cash and manage the A/R, build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and develop and lead the organization. Candidates should possess solid fundamental financial experience, knowledge of the legal process as it applies to bankruptcy and collection; experience is a plus. This is a high profile, director level position there will be extensive interaction with finance as well as operations. Graduate degree is a plus but not required.

Bank Audit Senior Manager for a public accounting firm (Texas)

Bank Audit Senior Manager for a public accounting firm
$100K plus bonus (may consider higher base depending on the individual’s background)
MUST have bank experience
Talented, driven individual with equity interest in the near future (2-3 years).

Our client is a prestigious public accounting firm established over 40 years ago.

They are one of the largest full-service accounting/consulting firms in thier metro area. (Located in Texas)

The firm has experienced tremendous growth over the past 40 years; their growth is rooted in not just how they partner with their clients but also how they foster a family like environment. This type of environment allows their talented staff to chart interesting, individual and flexible career paths.

We are assisting our client in locating an experienced Bank Audit Senior Manager. We are looking for talented and driven individuals capable of helping anchor the bank audit service area for the firm.

Senior Director of Investor relations position with a total comp package in excess of 300k

Job Requirements

* Bachelor of Business Administration in finance or accounting. MBA in finance or accounting preferred.
* CFA or CPA highly desirable.
* 10+ years of related experience in finance, accounting or other analytical positions with at least 5 years in a senior capacity required.
* Previous sell-side or buy-side experience in an investment bank or in another international energy company required. Previous investor relations experience highly desirable. Previous experience in emerging markets a real plus.
* Superior oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish required. Must be truly bilingual in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish. Helpful to understand Portuguese as well.

Special Job Characteristics

* Flexibility for significant domestic and international travel
* Ability to work well under pressure with a high-volume workload and tight deadlines
* Flexibility to work significant overtime when projects demand with little or no notice
* Flexibility and availability to work with and be responsive to individuals in different time zones.
Salary: 160 - 175K plus 40% cash bonus and 40% long term incentive

Contact John Sarmanian at jsarmanian@garciaortiz.com for details

or

Jeremy Lavin at jlavin@garciaortiz.com

INCOME TAX MANAGER: 95-110K (Greater Chicagoland Area) Full Relo

Client Overview:

World leader’s renewable ingredients business.

International company that is headquartered in Europe currently operating more than 50 production facilities throughout Europe, the Americas and South East Asia. Over 6,500 employees across its subsidiaries and joint ventures nationally. Their workforce encompasses a broad range of skills and experience in areas such as food science, sales and marketing, engineering and business support services

INCOME TAX MANAGER: 95-110K (Greater Chicagoland Area) Full Relo

MUST HAVE CPA, MBA preferred but not required
At least 5 years experience but he has no top end for experience and will consider 15-20 year people.
No particular industry experience required...my contact says "if you know tax then you know tax".
Handling all the State filings and will assist in the Federal filings (but only managing the State filing process)

For details Contact:

John Sarmanian at jsarmanian@garciaortiz.com

Or

Jeremy Lavin at jlavin@garciaortiz.com

TAX STAFF 55-60K (Greater Chicagoland Area) Full Relo

Client Overview:

World leader’s renewable ingredients business.

International company that is headquartered in Europe currently operating more than 50 production facilities throughout Europe, the Americas and South East Asia. Over 6,500 employees across its subsidiaries and joint ventures nationally. Their workforce encompasses a broad range of skills and experience in areas such as food science, sales and marketing, engineering and business support services.

TAX STAFF: 55-60K (Greater Chicagoland Area) Full Relo
· 2-5 years experience in public and or public/private mix CPA preferred but not required
· Corporate tax, state tax experience more important than federal tax experience.

For details Contact:

John Sarmanian at jsarmanian@garciaortiz.com

Or

Jeremy Lavin at jlavin@garciaortiz.com

Controller/Chief Financial Officer $100-$110k then at CFO $135k. Plus BONUS

POSITION: Controller/Chief Financial Officer

DEPARTMENT: Construction Accounting / Systems

SUPERVISOR: President

Location Midwest

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Manage the company’s accounting and data processing functions.
Insure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, that proper records are kept of the company’s assets, that the obligations of the company are properly recorded and fulfilled, and that accurate, timely, and meaningful information is available to the company’s owners and employees.
Coordinate financial activity between the company, its owners, employees, customers, suppliers, bankers, auditors, regulatory agencies, and others.
Work with other officers to develop company objectives and implement strategies that will result in successful accomplishment of the company’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Locate, hire, train, motivate and manage qualified employees to be responsible for each accounting and data processing area.

2. Identify, purchase, install, and maintain the most efficient and effective data processing hardware and software available to meet the company’s requirements.

3. Manage the company’s cash position in order to maintain required liquidity to meet obligations and keep the company in the most favorable interest position possible.

4. Respond to requests for information or assistance from owners, employees, customers, suppliers, and others.

5. Coordinate business relationships with bankers, auditors, regulatory agencies and others.

6. Work with officers and department managers to develop an annual budget that is consistent with the company’s objectives and periodically report actual results compared to the annual plan.

7. Manages the company’s retirement plans including 401(k), profit sharing, and various deferred compensation options.

8. Strictly adheres to all company policies and procedures, and consistently promotes a productive and harmonious relationship with all other employees in the company.

9. Represents the company at all times in a positive and professional manner to enhance the company’s image with current and prospective clients as well as the general public.

10. Performs any other duties as required or requested.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

A bachelors degree in business administration with a major in accounting.
In addition, a graduate degree and/or professional certification would be preferred CPA. MBA, CMA etc.
A minimum of ten to twelve years experience in accounting and data processing in a commercial construction environment.

Contact Jeremy Lavin at jlavin@garciaortiz.com for details.

Credit Risk Manager – Central, TX. $95-100k + Variable Bonus + Relocation Assistance

About the opportunity:

Lead role in a new corporate organization designed to perform the customer

set up, credit granting, credit monitoring and portfolio management of clients and

agencies across company business. Accountable for the following areas:

- Maximizing profitable sales by applying corporate credit policy, leveraging automation in routine decision-making and making tough calls in unclear customer situations.

- Day-to-day and longer-term prioritizing of the receivables, aging, and collections work of customers.

- Managing the initial pilot for setting up new customers, granting credit, and collecting major past due receivables.

- Uncovering pilot learning and helping to refine both the organization and process design as needed to build an optimally effective operation.

- Hiring and training a small staff and implementing a department design.

Previous credit management decision making in a centralized environment required.

- Expertise in financial operations and understands the vital components of cash flow management.

- Ability to form strong and effective relationships as well as work closely with and influence senior decision makers at major advertising agencies.

- Skills needed to proactively communicate and collaborate internally and with sales and business offices.

- Ability to analyze and make decisions on an individual customer level as well as a broader portfolio level.

- Willingness and know-how to achieve world class status in effectiveness and efficiency of a shared services organization.

- Degree in accounting or finance required; Graduate degree preferred.

3 most important functional tasks:

1. balancing risk & return – maximizing profitability
2. improve metrics
3. change management – personality to deal with people/customer service

Specific experience

1. experience in a similar previous role
2. central structure w/affiliates (hotels)

Personality type desired

• enabling staff, no micro manager, strong leader, PROACTIVE

Contact Jeremy Lavin at jlavin@garciaortiz.com for details

SVP / Chief Accounting Officer- 300k+ package + Relo

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER (Midwest Location)

We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, dedicated executive to direct and provide leadership over the controller, SEC, financial reporting, accounting, and budgeting functions for the Bank. Reporting directly to the President-CEO, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls providing the basis for sound management decisions to meet strategic objectives and safeguarding Bank assets. Ensures the maintenance of accounting records is in accordance with GAAP, FASB, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Federal Housing Finance Agency directives. As a member of the executive staff, you will interface directly with the Board of Directors, Federal Housing Finance Agency and members.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• BS in Bus Admin, Accounting or Finance, CPA required. MBA with emphasis in accounting or finance desired.
• Big 4 audit firm experience is ideal.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the accounting profession required. Thorough knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal control concepts.
• Experienced working with external audit, the SEC, and federal examination personnel.
• Leadership skills to develop and strengthen the financial controls team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Candidates right out of public accounting (Big 4) will be considered if they have 15+ yrs experience and have focused on bank and financial institution auditing.

Contact Jeremy Lavin at jlavin@garciaortiz.com for details.