Finance Manager at H. Pierson Associates

JOB SUMMARY

• The Finance Manager ensures the organization’s financial sustainability by driving effective planning, risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency, while providing strategic insights that support informed decision-making and enhance business performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Finance Manager will be assigned the following primary responsibilities, among others:
• Drive the company’s financial planning
• Maintain a highly automated internal Payment process
• Maintain a seamless real-time Financial Reporting system
• Generate timely Management and Profit Center reports
• Execute effective funding options for the firm
• Deploy effective cash, liquidity, and investment management strategies
• Carry out appropriate analytics and guide effective profit and cost management strategies
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
• Ensure full compliance with all Bureau of Public Procurement requirements
• Support Corporate and Departmental Strategy monitoring and reporting
• Provide Financial Advisory support on projects

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in any of the Business Sciences with a 2:1 or first class from a top-tier university
• MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA/CPA)
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a similar role
• Minimum of one year as head or deputy head of the finance function in a respected organization
• Competence in Corporate Valuation will be an advantage.
• Strong cash flow modeling skill is required to support strategic business decisions.
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software, preferably ERP
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial, legal, and risk management practices
• Extensive tax and federal regulatory compliance experience
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Sharp time management skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Discretion and confidentiality