Chief Financial Officer

Information Systems of Maryland (ISM), LLC is seeking a Chief Financial Officer with an aptitude for growth to join our team.  ISM is a consulting firm that specializes in providing small, medium, large and public sector organizations with IT solutions, security solutions and talent services. To meet the increasing needs of our organization we are seeking a Chief Financial Officer that wants to take part in our success.

 JOB SUMMARY:

This Chief Financial Officer position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company; to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. The Chief Financial Officer position is also responsible for cash management and risk management

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS:

This position reports to the President and may interact with other senior leaders.

SKILLS, ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Manage outsourced functions
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structureadequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives

Transactions

• Ensure that accounts payableare paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Ensure that accounts receivableare collected promptly
• Process payroll in a timely manner
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliationsare completed
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Reporting

• Issue timely and complete financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Compliance

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditorsfor the annual audit
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Integrity: The candidate must be honest and ethical at all times.
• Work Ethic: The candidate must be dependable, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile.
• Team Player: The candidate must be collaborative and work well with others.
• Positive Attitude and Enthusiasm: The candidate must focus on the positive and not the negative. The candidate must also exude a “can do” attitude.
• Adaptability and Flexibility:The candidate will be someone who is not resistant to change and able to adapt to a new direction, often at a moment's notice.
• Effective Communication and Confidence: The candidate will be someone who is a good listener and who must clearly articulate their ideas verbally or via written form.
• Openness and Receptivity to Feedback:The candidate must be able to accept feedback, learn from it, and grow from the feedback, positive or negative.
• Creative Thinking:  The candidate should be an individual who is intentional about innovating and “thinking outside the box”.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: The candidate must be able to see the link between different aspects of the organization and creatively find solutions to problems.
• Collaboration & Conflict Management:The candidate must be able to work with people and organizations that may not be easy to work with take ownership of the relationship.
• Negotiation Skills: The candidate must be able to persuade and influence others.
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: The candidate must have clarity on why we are in business, how we overcome challenges and capitalize on our experience and knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree; Candidate can supplement degree requirement with 5-10 years of functional and verifiable work experience.

About ISM:

Information Systems of Maryland is a leading-edge information technology services firm that provides information technology services and solutions to the public sector and commercial markets. With over 15 years of information technology experience, we deliver solid solutions for today’s technology needs. To learn more about ISM, visit us on the web at https://www.is-md.com