Financial Operations / Business Manager

$80,000 - $115,000/Yr

Themasongroup - Trenton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Trenton, NJ

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Financial Operations / Business Manager will oversee the internal financial operations of the organization, ensuring efficiency and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves managing various financial functions including purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and employee benefits, while also preparing financial reports and assisting in budget preparation. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal financial operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Manage purchasing, receiving, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and employee benefits.
• Handle daily cash flow activities and prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.
• Make independent decisions to maintain proper internal controls, meet financial reporting timelines, and ensure audit compliance.
• Assist senior management in preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
• Advise senior management on financial performance issues, trends, and changes.
• Coordinate responses and provide information for local, state, and federal auditors.
• Perform internal audits and recommend procedural changes to enhance controls.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Manage financial services reporting systems.
• Regularly analyze general ledger account activity for accuracy.
• Monitor and ensure proper accounting and reporting for all revenue and expenditure accounts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant funding programs and financial mandates.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and state/federal mandates related to financial services.
• Serve in a financial oversight capacity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (preferred).
• Master's Degree (a plus).
• Minimum of 3 years in a financial or business-related role, such as Financial Analyst, Accountant, Book Keeper, Ops Leader or Securities Sales Agent.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), or other relevant financial certifications (a plus, not required).
• Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks (a plus).
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with financial software, ERP systems or QB QuickBooks, and data analysis tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Risk Management skills
• Technical proficiency in financial software and data analysis tools.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan