AVP Finance

Robert Half is looking for an accomplished AVP Finance to oversee core accounting operations and guide strategic budgeting efforts for our client's organization in South Jersey. This role partners closely with executive leadership and department managers to strengthen financial planning, support sound decision-making, and maintain accurate, timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to improve processes that enhance financial controls and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leaders and business managers to build financial forecasts, prepare program budgets, and support long-range planning initiatives.
• Direct daily finance operations across accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Lead the preparation of audit schedules and supporting records, working closely with external auditors to facilitate efficient and well-documented annual audits.
• Coordinate the completion of annual tax filings by organizing required financial information and serving as a key liaison with audit and tax partners.
• Develop operating budgets and collaborate with managers and finance staff to monitor spending in alignment with agency guidelines and cost principles.
• Oversee finance-related reporting tools and software enhancements that improve workflow efficiency, and provide regular progress updates to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Build and maintain cash flow forecasting models and reporting methods that safeguard minimum liquidity levels needed for ongoing operations.
• Provide financial guidance on contracts and business agreements by assessing fiscal impact, risk, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

Compensation

$90,000.00-$125,000.00 Yearly

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