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Form of workVice President, Finance & Accounting
Company Overview:
Join the dynamic team at Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC (TEL), a thriving company with two decades of success. Our headquarters are nestled in the scenic Lookout Valley area of Chattanooga, TN, and we also operate an equipment reconditioning center in Greenfield, IN. As a finance company, TEL is dedicated to supporting hardworking transportation professionals, providing a range of services for both fleet owners and owner-operators. Our commitment to world-class customer service sets us apart. Explore our journey and services at www.tel360.com. Partner with TEL for a rewarding career in a rapidly growing industry!
The Vice President of Finance& Accounting is responsible for the accounting operations of the company. This includes 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of the financial records in accordance with GAAP.
- Preparation, analysis, interpretation, and delivery of financial statements.
- Responsible for full accounting, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations and policies and the maintenance of appropriate internal controls.
- Preparation of timely, accurate and useful financial information, performance metrics, financial reporting and analysis for management and investors.
- Analyze, consolidate and interpret financial data, prepare detailed reports, variance analyses and presentations for review by all levels of management.
- Direct financial reporting processes to ensure complete, consistent and accurate accounting and reporting of financial activity, including general accounting, sales, lease portfolio, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Involvement in accounting processes at a grassroots level.
- Cash management, tax and financial planning/analysis functions.
- Integrate capital market transactions into the organization.
- Develop portfolio and transaction performance dashboards, KPI & other process controls.
- Monitor dashboards and engage with leadership, business teams and other constituents to respond to identified issues.
- Provide leadership along with continuous process improvement as related to identifying, documenting, and assessing the company’s internal controls and procedures.
- Identify and implement procedures and reporting cycles to improve methods of controlling, monitoring and reporting key performance metrics. Create a continuous improvement environment.
- Lead external audit for proper documentation of internal controls and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Evaluate existing business infrastructure to determine operational capabilities.
- Develop strong relationships with management, business teams and investors.
- Develop contingency plans to deal with critical situations and emergencies.
- Perform other special projects as required.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting with CMA or CPA preferred.
- 15+ years’ experience in an accounting/finance operations or related role.
- Experience in capital markets operations including syndication, syndication investor reporting, structured finance and securitization.
- Strong understanding of lease accounting, lease finance origination, servicing processes and procedures.
- Deep experience with Excel, leasing, fixed asset and other related business software system development, integration and documentation.
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
- Proven ability to build productive business relationships and achieve consensus based outcomes.
- Proven ability to work under pressure while producing accurate output.
- Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple activities and competing deadlines.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally at all levels.
- Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization
- Demonstrated ability to translate document and/or contract language into process requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to build successful internal and external business relationships.
- Strong professional presence along with excellent written and verbal English communication skills; additional languages a plus.
Work Environment:
- General office setting
- Extended periods of sitting required
- Manager of people
- Travel: minimal <10%
- Typical work hours: 41-50, M-F
Benefits
- 100% employer paid medical and dental (single and family coverage) premiums through BlueCross BlueShield of TN.
- HSA with $800 annual employer contribution
- Voluntary Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 8-week paid family leave
- PTO
- 10 Holidays (including birthday)
- Paid day off on Veterans Day for Veterans
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
- Profit Sharing (some exclusions apply)
- Retirement Pay Program
- Years of Service Cash Incentive
