Overview: Aston Carter has partnered with a company in the Madison, WI area to find a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will oversee one Accountant and will report up to the VP of Finance. This is a direct-hire opportunity that is fully on-site. Ideal candidates will have a mixture of finance, accounting, and corporate tax experience. Please see more details below.

　　Description:

　　Ensure strategic goals related to payroll services are met.

　　Provide finance information and recommendations related to potential financial risks or rewards to the management team.

　　Regularly review company's finance-related services to determine and recommend future changes that could increase revenue or decrease cost/risk.

　　Create, implement, analyze, and improve Finance procedures to ensure legal compliance.

　　Ensure company is compliant with relevant local, state, and federal laws and contract requirements.

　　Stay current on PEO finance and accounting best practices, trends and legal compliance and share knowledge accordingly.

　　Collaborate with management team member(s) on client issues that pose a risk to the client and/or before making recommendations.

　　Collaborate with management team member(s) to ensure is in compliance with relevant local, state, and federal laws and contract requirements; stay current with relevant legislation with industry trends.

　　Communication about finance services or administration is timely and accurate.

　　Inform clients of standard finance compliance and ensure they are meeting those requirements.

　　Ensure staff stay current on finance services and activities and their finance-related questions answered in a timely and accurate fashion.

　　Client management system is current with finance-related client interactions, updated contact information, and correspondence.

　　Create and revise Finance department policies and procedures on a yearly basis and/or when required.

　　Develop and implement efficient processes to reduce transactional costs.

　　Ensure accuracy of reporting for all Accounting Department functions, including timely and accurate financial statements and financial reporting.

　　Ensure monthly audits of various processes are being conducted and any issues identified are handled in the month they are found.

　　Manage, analyze and make recommendations to state unemployment activities.

　　Ensure Finance staff maintain electronic and paper files records according to company procedures.

　　Ensure excellent customer service is being provided by the Finance team and activities are current and consistent across clients.

　　Manage staff coverage, PTO and time sheet approvals, flex scheduling and other issues related to proper staff coverage for the department. Find appropriate back-up for other Finance staff when needed.

　　Actively participate in the recruitment and selection of new Finance employees.

　　Manage a system of department accountability to ensure that processes are followed and maintained.

　　Readily be available to staff who have questions, need guidance, or have important information to share.

　　Ensure year-end Finance tasks are completed accurately and on time.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

　　At least five years of applicable finance experience, including a combination of financial reporting, accounting and business compliance

　　Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting practices (GAAP)

　　Proficient in Microsoft Excel. (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, Macros)

　　Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices

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　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

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