| Are you an innovative Accounting and Finance leader looking for a new role where you can: · serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to the CEO and COO and other executives and employees? · modernize accounting and finance practices through technology and innovation? · thrive on having positive relationships with colleagues and departments across the company and work in a friendly work culture? · wear multiple hats, including working hands with your accounting skills contributing to the day to day work of the team? About IMPACT Group: IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career management company based in St. Louis, MO that focuses on relocation solutions, outplacement and leadership development for corporate clients. Our team of 300+ is united on one idea: People can succeed, on all levels of personal and professional development, even through difficult career challenges and transitions. We are focused on empowering leaders and their employees to move through their careers and embrace the clear path forward. Our philosophy as an organization is to make a positive difference in every life we touch. Reports to: COO and serves as member of Executive Team Location: Greater St. Louis, MO area Position Description: IMPACT Group has an exciting opportunity for an executive level Director of Accounting and Finance in our St. Louis, MO office. We are currently working remotely due to COVID-19. Normal working arrangements would be 50% in office in West St. Louis County and up to 50% remote if desired. IMPACT Group has employees in 28 states and three countries and independent contractors around the globe. This position directly and indirectly oversees a team of five employees and is part of our Executive Committee. The main responsibilities for this role are: 1. Serve as strategic advisor to CEO and COO. · Advise on big picture and day to day financial direction. · Offer guidance and expertise on risk mitigation. · Report and consult on cash flow, profitability and maximizing enterprise value. · Review monthly performance and financial results and provide recommendations to senior management. · Establish financial strategic vision, objectives, policies and procedures in support of the overall strategic plan. · Work with the rest of Executive Committee on financial best practices. 2. Guide departmental strategy with a strong focus on ongoing modernization and efficiency of department and practices through technology and innovation. · Configure and implement an efficient and cost-effective technology strategy for the department and the department’s work. · Stay current on innovations and technology in accounting and finance to keep the department’s practices innovative and efficient through incremental, ongoing change. · Implement effective change management within the department and company. 3. Manage and contribute to Accounting and Finance’s work: · Oversee all financial functions, including creating, implementing and monitoring systems, policies and procedures for internal financial control and developing and monitoring progress against annual operating plan. · Manage cash flow planning and management. · Develop and utilize forward and backward-looking models using financial analysis to provide direction to IMPACT Group’s operations and business plans. · Provide oversight for bi-weekly employee payroll and monthly contractor payroll. 4. Lead Accounting and Finance staff. · Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the department. · Promote a culture of teamwork and commitment to the company. · Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and commitment to quality by developing and mentoring staff and conducting annual performance reviews. 5. Manage vendor relationships and negotiation for banking, insurance, office lease and office related vendors. 6. Own internal policies and procedures that protect the company’s assets through corporate governance. · Orchestrate annual budgeting process across the company. · Create, maintain and hold employees accountable to policies for expense, travel and reimbursement. · Ensure department completes and passes and external, annual audit of accounting practices. 7. Ensure IMPACT Group’s accounting and finance practices are following all applicable local, national and international laws and best practices. 8. Lead and contribute to special projects and initiatives for IMPACT Group. | 
