Director Financeiro / Financial Manager

Overview
Reporting to the board of THE COMPANY, the Financial Manager is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of THE COMPANY. In addition, this individual will be directly involved in providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting THE COMPANY. Finally, through keen oversight of the accounting process, the Financial Manager will enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures by way of systems that will improve the overall operation, effectiveness and financial condition of THE COMPANY.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial Management
• Direct Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes to ensure timely billing and sufficient cash flow for THE COMPANY
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism which includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs of THE COMPANY and ensures timely invoicing to THE COMPANY’s clients and payments to outside vendors
• Optimize overhead expenditures
• Oversee the collection of past-due accounts
• Facilitate the optimization of THE COMPANY’s accounting software system, by providing the appropriate information in regards to estimating, traffic, Profit & Loss, revenue and account summary reporting
• Create and implement a working capital plan and direct investment of excess working capital
• Investigate and recommend outside resources for capital when needed, negotiating competitive rates
• Report monthly to the managing partners on all financial areas
• Maintain and administer stock ownership practices and reporting to shareholders
• Oversee and direct the annual auditing process and report to shareholders
• Satisfy all regulatory and tax compliance filings and reports, while working to minimize taxes

1. Risk Management
   • Review existing client contracts to ensure maximum profitability
   • Develop a standard contract to be used by all of Account Services in the implementation of new relationships which minimizes risk to THE COMPANY and maximizes profitability
   • Implement stringent confidentiality agreements with all vendors, clients and employees in order to protect the intellectual and creative property of our clients and THE COMPANY
   • Preserve, protect and vigorously defend the firm’s assets, business and interests
   • Administer and coordinate legal action, when appropriate and warranted
   • Maintain all acceptable insurance policies to limit exposure that can occur in the production process and report on coverages, deductibles and co-insurance amounts
   • Report on risks not covered by insurance

2. Administrative
   • Work directly with team leaders/department heads in the forecasting of revenues and expenses for all clients, reporting to managing partners on a quarterly basis
   • Oversee and administer all agreements for office/storage space leases, computer leases, etc.
   • Direct and manage the purchase of office furniture and supplies
   • Monitor travel expenditures
   • Initiate meetings as needed with agency staff and/or managing partners to address areas of concern or ideas for process efficiency and improvement

3. Other
   • Preserve, protect and maintain the value of the firm’s intellectual property and report on the value of the intellectual property quarterly
   • Explore and develop new areas for THE COMPANY growth and profitability
   • Manage THE COMPANY corporate giving
   • Support THE COMPANY visibility by participating in appropriate professional and business forums and organizations
   • Have fun!

Basic Skills Needed
• 10 years Accounting/Financial Experience with 3-5 years in senior management role
• Advanced PC Skills (Microsoft Office – Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook and Access)
• Exceptional Interpersonal Communication (written and verbal) in Portuguese and English.
• B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent; MBA highly preferred