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Director, Corporate Controller at BLDG SVC 32 B-J

Director, Corporate Controller

BLDG SVC 32 B-J · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Director, Corporate Controller

BLDG SVC 32 B-J · NY, US

20 days ago
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About the Role

The Director, Corporate Control is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all fiscal planning and accounting activities, ensuring the integrity of fiscal operations, and providing expert advice to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees on financial matters. This role will oversee the accounting groups of related Multi-Employer (Taft-Hartley) Benefit Funds, managing $8.3 billion in assets. The ideal candidate will inspire and lead the Accounting Management Team, implement effective financial policies, and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic thought partner to the Director, Finance & Administration.
  • Develop and communicate a clear, strategic vision for the department, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall goals while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Provide ongoing direction to the Accounting Management Team, support them to be effective team leaders regarding people, processes, and project management.
  • Establish an organizational staff design that best aligns with the department’s vision, functions, workload, and contingency plans while promoting efficiency and proper controls.
  • Set clear objectives and performance metrics for the team based on departmental and organizational goals.
  • Motivate and gain the support of others to achieve organizational goals through emotional intelligence, accountability, and respect.
  • Provide insightful analysis and recommendations on complex issues and initiatives.
  • Propose viable and sustainable change management strategies to align the department’s vision and business impact.
  • Develop and implement a cross-training program to improve departmental resiliency and create internal career opportunities for staff.
  • Be a key advisor to the Director of Finance & Administration, Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Director of Investments related to the Funds’ financial operations, including fiscal strategies, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Evaluate and optimize accounting workflows to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting while maintaining compliance with all regulations.
  • Oversee internal and external audit escalations to ensure adherence to compliance standards and rectify any identified issues.
  • Manage and improve the financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, the Board of Trustees, and auditors.
  • Identify and evaluate the benefits of BI tools to deliver actionable insights and improve financial performance.
  • Guide the Dynamics 365 F&O system efforts, efficiencies, and processes, while supporting the legal and reporting requirements efforts.
  • Train and mentor staff on compliance protocols and the importance of adhering to regulatory requirements.
  • Provide additional support as directed by executive leadership.
  • Build and maintain strong positive relationships with internal departments, including Investments, Executive Office, Board of Trustees, and Funds Leadership.
  • Develop a stronger relationship with financial institutions and entities to foster mutual long-term strategic partnerships.
  • Manage and resolve escalated issues, employ advanced problem-solving skills to address complex challenges, and ensure positive resolutions.
  • Partner with various departments to develop and implement insights-driven strategies to improve organizational challenges and drive positive business outcomes.
  • Empower Accounting Management Team to effectively use data insights to strengthen cross functional partnerships.
  • Encourage Accounting Management Team to host regular meetings with stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
  • Foster open and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
  • Ensure transparency, clarity, and collaboration to drive team alignment and success.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.
  • 10+ years of executive level management experience in a multi-faceted mid-to-large sized organization (valued at over $200M) with significant experience in financial management.
  • 7+ years of experience developing accounting/finance leaders and their teams while working cross-functionally across a growing organization.
  • Proficiency in incorporating Business Intelligence tools to transform accounting and finance departments.
  • Strong expertise developing and managing relationships with Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, financial institutions, or other governing bodies of authority.
  • Expert familiarity building and leading a FP&A function, including financial modeling, variance analysis, and strategic planning research.
  • Excellent experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a financial corporate setting.
  • Proven ability to read, analyze, interpret and explain complex financial data.
  • Knowledge of internal control systems used for general accounting principles.
  • Adaptable, fast learner who is highly organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, with experience presenting to a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Willing to take initiative, think critically and strategically, and collaborate with others to drive organizational change.
  • Prior experience with Multi-Employer (Taft-Hartley) Benefit Funds is preferred, but not required.
  • Strong commitment to the mission and goals of 32BJ Benefit Funds.

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Executive Management
  • Business Planning
  • Fiscal Planning
  • Accounting
  • Financial Integrity
  • Financial Operations
  • Financial Advice
  • Leadership
  • People Management
  • Strategic Vision
  • Innovation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Staff Design
  • Efficiency
  • Controls
  • Performance Metrics
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Analysis
  • Recommendations
  • Change Management
  • Cross-training
  • Resiliency
  • Career Development
  • Fiscal Strategies
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Accounting Workflows
  • Financial Reporting
  • Compliance
  • Regulations
  • Audit Escalations
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Tools
  • Financial Performance
  • Dynamics 365 F&O
  • Legal Requirements
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Data Insights
  • Communication
  • Transparency
  • Collaboration
  • Business Intelligence
  • Financial Modeling
  • Variance Analysis
  • Strategic Planning Research
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Internal Control Systems
  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Orientation
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Organizational Change

Location

  • New York, NY

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Executive Level Management
  • Senior Leadership

Education Level

  • Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
  • CPA
  • CFA
  • Certified Management Accountant
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant

Benefits

  • Premiums fully paid by the employer for health insurance (family coverage included)
  • Employer-paid contributions to a 401(K)
  • Employer-paid pension
  • Education and training opportunities
  • Generous paid time off

About the Company

  • Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members.
  • Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services.
  • We embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST).
  • The Funds oversees and manages $8.3 billions of dollars in assets, which are made up of many, varied and complex funds.
  • The Funds is focused on providing our employees with a healthy work/life balance.