Director of Finance and Operations

About Us
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and grow with a team that values your contributions, apply now to become a key part of C & A Scientific's journey to make a global impact. With over three decades of expertise in the scientific and educational fields, we are scaling our operations and looking for exceptional individuals who want to join us on this journey. At C & A Scientific, we cultivate a culture that values innovation, flexibility, and personal growth. We offer competitive compensation/benefits, but our greatest strength lies in our team-oriented approach.

We prioritize flexibility and trust, allowing our team members to handle their personal lives while excelling professionally. Job Summary
We're seeking a driven, proactive, and skilled Director of Finance and Operations to lead our Accounting and Finance functions, while also taking on additional Operations based responsibilities. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, a strong customer-first mindset, and the ability to oversee high-stakes projects independently.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record of understanding and communicating complex financial and accounting concepts in an easy to understand manner, managing complex projects, and driving growth. This position offers a hybrid and remote work models, with preference being given to hybrid candidates. You'll need to bring a knowledge of accounting skills, an analytical mind, and an unquenchable thirst for personal growth, all wrapped-up in a cooperative team mindset.

Responsibilities
The accuracy and timeliness of routine accounting tasks will be critical, but the key value-add for this position will come from a self-starter who can work with management team colleagues to establish and track the key underlying metrics of the business
Report to the COO and serve as part of the broader management team
Prepare monthly corporate financial statements on time
Manage all bookkeeping and accounting tasks in Sage 300 with the help of an experienced accountant.

Knowledge of Great Plains, Net Suite, or other mid-level accounting system is helpful
Manage accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, and GL (includes journal entries, resolution of overdue accounts with customers/suppliers, revenue recognition, bank reconciliations etc.)
Manage cash accounts and cash flow actively
Interface with bank
Oversee/run monthly/annual close process, including close calendar and checklist, while working with the business stakeholders, and the staff accountant to ensure a timely close
Provide advice on company financial and investment decisions
Analyze company data and market trends to make financial predictions and maximize profit
Oversee interactions with external accounts for financial statements and tax work
Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis
Manage and monitor the company's expenditures by preparing the budget versus actual report on a monthly basis, forecast expenditures and help explaining significant actual vs budget variances
Add additional value by being able to directly and indirectly work throughout our organization to identify areas of improvement and work with key stakeholders to implement the changes required
Thrive in an organization that looks for employees to get out side of their comfort zone and take on personal responsibility to make improvements that drive the business forward
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
4-7 years of experience in Finance or related field
CPA preferred but not required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

An ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with vendors and customers to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively and meet deadlines
Willingness to be hands-on in a dynamic fast paced startup environment

What We Offer
15 Days of PTO
12 Paid Federal Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employer-paid Life & ADD Insurance at 1X Annual Salary
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
FSA for Medical and Dependent Care
Simple IRA with 2% Employer Contribution