Finance and Administration Director

Resource Solutions Group (RSG) is a dynamic team of professionals committed to delivering cost-effective solutions to optimize the consumption and sourcing of energy, water, and other natural resources. Ultimately, we help organizations balance their economic and strategic goals with the protection of our environment.

We specialize in the design, management, and implementation of programs that promote resource efficiency to a wide variety of market sectors, including commercial, public sector, agriculture, and residential. Located in Half Moon Bay, we promote awareness, action and sustainability in targeted markets across the country, throughout California, and in our own backyard.

Resource Solutions Group offers a stimulating, fast-paced work environment, with smart, dedicated employees.  We value our employees' time and efforts and believe in sustainable lifestyles, not only in our consumption of resources, but also in how we balance our professional and personal commitments.

Position Overview:

RSG is looking to find the right professional for its Finance and Administration Director.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 - 12 years consulting experience in the finance, accounting, and/or general administration field.  The candidate will have led consulting project teams that have analyzed finance and accounting systems, developed business solutions, and implemented them in a variety of different client settings.  A broad knowledge of finance and accounting processes and procedures is required as well as being able to adapt and implement improvements for a growing project based consulting company.

This position reports to the CFO and will work closely with the president as well as the RSG's partners and project managers.  RSG is rapidly expanding, moving from a regional to a national footprint and is looking for a finance and administration professional to help facilitate and accelerate this growth.

Responsibilities: 

The essential responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Strong understanding of accounting and financial principles and practices as they apply to a project based consulting firm
• The ability to analyze current financial and contract processes  and implement changes to match the complexity and growth of the company
• Function with minimal tactical direction; manage Partner expectations and guide and direct staff, including ‘rolling up the sleeves' when necessary to get the work done
• Knowledge of consulting contracts and projects to assist project managers in making sound financial decisions
• Implement changes to ensure staff is motivated and succeed in their implementation; strong communication and listening skills are critical

Financial Systems and Accounting:

• Analyze current finance and accounting processes and adapt them to RSG's rapidly growing client base and diversity of consulting projects (QuickBooks Pro software)
• Implement process changes using change management principles in order to increase speed of acceptance and implementation of the full and proper range of the improvements
• Develop investment management strategies and tax policies; manage lines of credit
• Establish and maintain accounting procedures including a QA process to ensure accuracy of the financial data and, in particular, client billing/invoicing
• Create project manager financial information processes that will help client project managers determine project profitability, project performance, and associated risk indicators
• Oversee AR/AP processes including employee reimbursement
• Prepare monthly financial reporting regarding company profitability, cash flow, etc.
• Manage relationships with payroll service, banking, and other financial partners

Contract Management:

• Develop tracking and monitoring processes for sub-contractors including contract conditions and pricing, insurance, and performance tracking
• Oversee facility management and lease negotiation
• Assist with client proposal development to ensure consistency and accuracy of pricing, budgeting, and monitoring
• Work with RSG project managers to ensure contract compliance, develop and manage client billing processes, subcontractor time, and expense tracking

Administration:

• Oversee the management of benefit offerings and communication with employees
• Assist in development, implementation and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures including employee handbook
• Assist CFO in the management of overall compensation
• Manage staff development plan to match future growth needs and oversee the performance management process
• Supervise the hiring process within the company

Qualifications: 

Competencies:

• Excellent public speaking and meeting facilitation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resolves practical and complex problems positively and professionally
• Demonstrates strong decision-making and analytical abilities
• Conducts a high-level analysis of financial data, systems, and policies and makes recommendation to Partner team

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent required, Masters of Business Administration preferred.
• A minimum of 8-12 years consulting experience in the finance, accounting, and/or general administration field.
• Payroll experienced preferred

Compensation: Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation, and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Thus, we foster a healthy work environment that promotes balance and allows each team member to achieve both work and life goals.  We have found that when employees have this type of balance, they are highly focused during work hours. We believe we have the most dedicated and productive team in any industry.

This productive environment is created and supported through:

• Flexible work arrangements, including: telecommuting, part-time, and extended leave options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Family-friendly policies
• Performance-based professional incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Team building experiences
• Casual work environment

Ultimately, this commitment to work/life balance enables Resource Solutions Group to cultivate healthy, productive and satisfied employees.

Salary Range: $80,000-$130,000 DOE

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, compensation requirements and history by email and include the job title: Finance and Administration Director in the subject line. Candidates that do not submit salary requirements and history will not be considered for this position.

No phone calls, drop-ins, or faxes please.

Resource Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer.