Director of Accounting

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2023* *Director of Finance* Madison, WI *Overview:* WholeTrees Structures seeks an experienced Director of Finance with advanced accounting skills within the manufacturing and construction industry; exceptional communication, organization, and technology skills; and a strong attention to detail.
This position serves the diverse needs of a cutting-edge structural round timber manufacturing company.
This position manages the day-to-day accounting functions as well as on-going strategy; works closely with the VP of Operations, the CEO, senior Project Management, Sales, and Production staff; manages relationships with vendors and clients to ensure the seamless delivery of WholeTrees products to commercial construction projects.
Applicants should have 5+ years of experience as a departmental finance leader and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
The candidate must possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively as an integral team member within a dynamic design and fabrication environment.
*Overarching activities will include performance, and eventual management of:* − All accounting operations including Banking, A/R, A/P, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition − Month-end and year-end close processes including the issuance of financial statements − Payroll and assist with internal HR/benefits alongside the third-party payroll provider − Accounting and financial issues and suggest timely solutions − Management of and compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings − Assistance to the CEO and VP of Operations with budgeting and forecasting − Support for the WholeTrees Sales team with Contract Administration as Quotes flow through an established sales process into billing − Management of the capitalization table with assistance from CEO and legal team − Coordination of weekly and monthly finance needs with CEO, VP of Operations and Design & Production leadership − Development of and adherence to policies and procedures − Assessment of available financing opportunities, including cashflow strategy, debt financing, and possible investment − *Position may include:* − Assisting the CEO and VP of Operations with additional tasks and strategic conversations as they arise − Grant-related administration and reporting − − Office Managerial tasks *Specific daily activities may include:* − Communicate with staff, vendors, and customers through email, phone, and/ or video calls − Review of WholeTrees contracts guiding a systematic process from signed quotes to billing and job reporting − Tracking project costs through Budget vs Actual reporting and communication with CEO, VP of Operations, and Project Management Dept − Oversee the A/P and Bank/CC procedures performed by third-party bookkeepers − Weekly team meetings, in-person and/or remote, where projects and financial topics are addressed in systematic ways.
*Required skills:* − Experience successfully leading teams with compassion, humor and accountability − Strong organizational and multitasking skills with demonstrated success in multidisciplinary teams − Self-motivated, self-directed and an exceptional attention to detail − A preference for fast-paced and diverse workdays where new information and changing circumstances are received with creativity, efficiency and patience − Excellent oral and written communication skills − A track record of above-average emotional intelligence and capacity to communicate needs and boundaries while coaching others to do the same − Experience interfacing with fabrication and manufacturing − Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and procedures − Excellent clerical skills − Critical thinker and problem-solving skills − Quickbooks Desktop − Microsoft Office and Google Workspace − Zoom and/or Google Meets *Compensation & Management:* Salary will be commensurate with experience.
At the one-month mark of full-time employment, a full benefits package will be provided including paid holidays, accrued paid time off and a health benefit package.
This position will work closely with the Project Management Dept, Design Dept, Sales Dept, VP of Operations and CEO.
This is a full-time position based in Madison, WI.
Please submit resumes to info@wholetrees.
com with a letter of interest.
*Company Overview:* WholeTrees Structures is a 16-year old company, a certified B Corp, and WBE (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise).
We integrate over two decades of custom architecture and construction with present-day material science research to innovate standardized round timber structural systems.
Our company has created the tools and technologies to bring low-value trees resultant of sustainable forestry to commercial construction markets.
WholeTrees was founded on its 134-acre forest near La Crosse, WI and is now headquartered in Madison, WI.
We foster a company culture based on the belief that excellence comes from a cocktail of inquiry, accountability, passion, authenticity, connection, laughter and self-reflection amongst our forests.
Our vision is to provide durable, affordable, and sustainable structural systems that restore forests and communities.
By pioneering this vibrant market, we build incentive to continue forest stewardship and scale a sustainable construction material.
WholeTrees works to instill a love for nature, promote conservancy and restore a sense of awe and delight that supports woodland economies.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $78,969.
71 - $95,103.
30 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Life insurance * Work from home Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * What would be your ideal start date? * Please list numbers of years of Microsoft Excel experience? * Please list number of years of Google Suite / Google Drive / Google Sheets Experience * Are you willing to submit a letter of intent as listed in the job description? Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53703