Posted: June 24, 2011

Position Description: Business/Finance Manager

Send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to assistant@solomongroup.com. "Solomon Group — Business Manager Search" must be in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Basic Function: The Business Manager 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. Additional responsibilities include contract management and administration of insurance programs.

Principal Accountabilities:

Management
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Manage outsourced functions
Design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the company's goals and objectives
Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary and affiliate companies, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.

Transactions
Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
Process payroll and bonus/commissions in a timely manner
Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
Establish and 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 quarterly and annual reports for lenders
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 accountants
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Additional Accountabilities:
Interpretation, negotiation and administration of contracts with vendors and clients
Management of company insurance policies and enforcement of insurance requirements for vendors and clients

Desired Qualifications: The controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience. Preference will be given to candidates with 3+ years of progressively responsible experience for a similar size business or division of a larger corporation. Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience. Retirement and health benefits.

About Solomon Group:
Solomon Group creates immersive, audience-centric stories that educate, entertain and engage. We work with clients across the Gulf South to develop high-impact museum-type exhibits and installations, live entertainment productions, corporate events, arena shows and much more. The common thread: a depth of creative expression and flawless technical execution beyond your wildest imagination.