VP of Finance/Controller

Job Description

VP of Finance / Controller – Reporting to the President

This position has immediate responsibility for:

• Maintaining existing accounting and reporting systems that properly reflect the financial position of the P&C companies. Experience with GP/Dynamics is preferred, but not required.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Lead internal staff of 5 full-time employees
  
  

Accountabilities

Manages the accounting and reporting functions of the company by:

• Providing accurate and timely financial information to colleagues.
• Ensuring the continued maintenance and development of internal control procedures to provide for the protection of company assets.
• Overseeing the internal financial reporting of the company.
• Preparing of corporate budgets and the periodic analysis of budget variances.
• Preparing and reviewing internal & client financial & cash flow projections.
• Preparing and presenting client reporting materials on quarterly basis.
• Assisting in the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international income tax returns (returns prepared by accounting firm).
• Responsible for the preparation of internal month-end and year-end financial statements.
• Monitoring new accounting standards, interpretations, and emerging guidance and their impact on the company.
• Developing and reviewing accounting policies for the company.
• Managing, negotiating, and administering corporate insurance policies to protect corporate assets.
• Overseeing the maintenance of the company’s fixed asset records and related depreciation schedules.
• Participating with personnel throughout the company as necessary, to assist in the resolution of accounting and financial management issues.
• Overseeing the supervision, training, and evaluation of accounting department staff.
• Negotiating with the company’s commercial banks to borrow and service debt as needed.
• Reviewing all general ledger reconciliations prepared by staff accountants.
• Monitoring and reporting job status activity; analyzing job profitability.
• Maintaining relationships with bankers, external accountants, and insurance agents.
  
  

Assumes additional responsibilities as requested including, but not limited to the following:

• Assists with special projects and assignments related to financial decisions of the company.
• Consults and advises clients on important financial decisions.
• Assists in ensuring that the company complies with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensures continued maintenance and development of internal control procedures.
• Provides financial management support for projects as requested.
• Provides financial advice to the President and proactively prepares for future requirements.
  
  

Competencies

• Leadership – Motivates and encourages others; delegates routine and important tasks and decisions, shares information, creates an inclusive environment, recognizes success.
• Managing for Results – keeps team accountable for actions, provides resources and support, applies clear and consistent performance standards.
• Detail-oriented and technically competent in accounting, with the ability to see the larger picture.
• Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new challenges, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Deals with others in an honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, and supports company values.
• Strong understanding of the business world and the organization’s market and environment backed by a ready grasp of what the company needs to succeed.
• A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, or economics is required. A master’s degree or additional professional designation (e.g. CPA or CMA) is preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of accounting, audit, and financial experience required with a demonstrated familiarity with accounting principles and corporate taxation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of broad-based financial functions in addition to financial accounting standards required.
• Demonstrated management and supervisory experience with strong interpersonal skills required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.
• Conceptual ability and the ability to handle problems.
• Some experience in timber accounting, timberland, forestry, or construction is a plus.
  
  

Company Description

Prentiss & Carlisle is a 4th generation forest management company established in 1924. As a leading and trusted forest management firm, P&C provides timberland management and consulting services for clients throughout the United States and eastern Canada. We serve a wide range of forest ownership types including family timberlands, conservation group lands, investment organization properties, and municipal forestlands. Most managed properties are enrolled in third party group certification programs. P&C has a strong culture of teamwork with a full support network including Human Resources, IT, GIS/Inventory, Land Use Specialists, and Safety – apply today to join the P&C team.

Prentiss & Carlisle is a 4th generation forest management company established in 1924. As a leading and trusted forest management firm, P&C provides timberland management and consulting services for clients throughout the United States and eastern Canada. We serve a wide range of forest ownership types including family timberlands, conservation group lands, investment organization properties, and municipal forestlands. Most managed properties are enrolled in third party group certification programs. P&C has a strong culture of teamwork with a full support network including Human Resources, IT, GIS/Inventory, Land Use Specialists, and Safety – apply today to join the P&C team.