Chief Financial Officer: The Network, Inc.

Job Description:

This position will be responsible to direct and manage the day to day activities for the accounting department and assist management with financial research analysis and special projects. The Chief Financial Officer provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization. This position will also directly assist the CEO and President on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis and forecasting needs.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop and Manage Business Planning and Analysis

§ Conduct and oversee planning and analysis

• Perform research and in-depth financial analysis to identify risks, issues, trends, variances, etc.
• Assess existing financial models/conclusions
• Perform extensive planning and analysis of operations and develop new ideas to help the company grow and realize its strategic plan
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the CEO and COO in identifying new funding opportunities, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
• Provide meaningful, useful and insightful information to help drive the company to new heights and achieve its strategic goals

2. Develop and Implement Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Systems

§ Oversee/develop monthly/annual budgets, billing, payables, purchasing, payroll, inventory control and departmental expenses

§ Develop and prepare a management reporting package which details key performance indicators for the organization

• Perform forecasting for the company
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
• Create and analyze monthly financial statements, financial analysis and modeling in support of business development and operations
• Manage the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements

3. Manage the Accounting Department and Personnel and Support Other Departments as needed

§ Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.

§ Implement sound accounting policies and procedures to help safeguard company assets

§ Supervise a staff of five professionals that handle the day to day accounting: accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, payroll, month end and year end closings, etc.

• Conduct supervision, training, performance reviews and ongoing hiring as needed
• Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.
• Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree required

· Minimum of (6) years CPA experience required

· Experience in working capital management, inventory accounting, financial reporting, income statement/balance sheet preparation and review required

· Demonstrated operating competencies in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning, and various accounting software packages required

· Minimum of two (2) years management experience required

· Experience in a big 4 firm is strongly desired