Finance Manager

Mission of the position

The Financial Manager supervises, controls and effectively communicates the fiscal operations of CAF-USA to provide information and guidance to the Directors or Managers of each department (Staff).  This position is a key member of the Management Team.

Functions and responsibilities

• Under the guidance of CAF-SA, evaluate, develop and recommend, SUPPORTED BY THE International Tax Group Department, fiscal policies for CAF-USA that will result in sound fiscal management
• Analyze, interpret and communicate, with the support and supervision of the Financial Group Department, financial operating results to provide information and guidance to department managers
• Maintain all official accounting records in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Oversee the operation of the department finance data processing system (BAAN)
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of the annual budget for CAF-USA with the support and supervision of subsidiary Department at Parent

• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the financial health of the organization
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans (budgets and forecasts)
• Develop trends and projections for CAF –USA’s finances
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met
• Liaison with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken
• The individual shall be fully responsible and accountable for all safety and environmental compliance within their designated area, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, organizational policies, and operational standards without exception.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Training/education required

• BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics from an accredited university
• 5 years of experience in Audit firms. Prior experience in the position will be a plus

Qualifications/requirements

• Self-Starter capable of resolving financial issues as they arise and/or coordinating and implementing solutions with the support of the finance office
• Must have strong leadership skills and the highest degree of integrity and ethics and the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Must have strong communication skills both oral and written. 
• Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable but not required
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Knowledge of US Gaaps
• Professional qualifications such as CFA/CPA/CMA or similar desirable but not required.

Safety Requirements

• Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
• Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
• Shall comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
• Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
• Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
• Shall attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
• Shall NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so