Head of Finance, Direct Report to CEO

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 45 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear.

Position:

SAS has an opening in the Finance Department for a Head of Finance who will report to the Chief Executive Officer. The individual in this role will be responsible for all cash management, investments, insurance and budgeting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as strategic financial business partner to the CEO while also taking direction from the CFO

• Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and treasury team

• Manage preparation of budgets and cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability

• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments

• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing compliance, and taking action

• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals

• Fully responsible for cash, investments and asset management area

• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organizations plans and operating budgets

• Represent company to banks, financial partners, and CPA firm

• Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting

• Communicate, engage and interact with CEO and Head of Accounting

• Manage company payroll department and monitor payroll software performance and updates

• Forecast and establish yearly financial projections

• Recruit, interview and hire staff as required

• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget

• Prepare and present weekly cash flow and long term cash flow projections.

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 8 years total accounting or finance experience

• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and IFRS

• Hands On ERP Systems experience

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence presence ability to lead a team of accounting professionals

• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Excellent written communication skills with ability to present data

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to engage with management to exchange information influence and persuade

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

• The ability to work independently and within cross-functional team(s) in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Preferred:

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-lookups, etc.)

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft D365/ERP

• MBA

• CPA

• 2 3 years experience with a public accounting firm

  Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit or stand for 8 to 10 hours in an office environment

• Ability to input data (typing) into a computer for long periods

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.