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Robert Half Finance and Operations Manager in Norwalk, Connecticut

Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial and Office Manager to oversee financial operations, accounting, banking, budgeting, and office administration. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial management, retail operations, and be highly proficient in Excel. This role involves managing financial tasks such as banking relationships, monthly statements, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and also overseeing administrative, legal, and office management duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management

  • Oversee financial operations, particularly in retail finance, hospitality, or similar fields.

  • Manage all banking activities, including relationships, wire transfers, ACH, account management, deposits, and fees.

  • Work closely with the Controller on budgeting, variance analysis, and providing insights to ownership.

  • Coordinate the creation and approval of budgets, templates, and financial reports.

  • Handle accounts payable/receivable tasks, ensuring approvals, ACH coordination, and timely deposits.

  • Manage loans, including documentation, balances, amortization schedules, and transfers.

  • Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance, P& L reviews, and month-end reporting.

  • Coordinate with accountants on tax filings and financial statements.

Legal and Compliance

  • Oversee legal entity formation, ensuring proper documentation and signatures.

  • Manage insurance compliance, including renewals, claims, and audits.

  • Oversee contracts for leases, remodels, and insurance, coordinating with ownership and departments.

Lease and Property Management

  • Maintain rental property leases, invoicing, and payments.

  • Collaborate with construction and ownership teams on real estate properties.

  • Oversee insurance renewals, claims, and maintenance of Insurance Information.

Administrative and Office Management

  • Manage office staff, including hiring, performance reviews, and day-to-day operations.

  • Oversee office calendar, PTO, and vacations.

  • Administer office systems, software, and email management.

  • Act as the main point of contact for systems and software integration.

Miscellaneous Duties

  • Oversee employee benefits, including holiday bonuses, health insurance claims, and general benefits.

  • Work with the COO on community initiatives, fundraising, and donation requests.

  • Ensure compliance with permits, franchise renewals, and company policies.

Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in Excel and financial management systems.

  • Experience in retail finance or related industries.

  • Solid understanding of banking, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.

  • Knowledge of legal entity formation, insurance, and lease management.

  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

  • Ability to handle sensitive financial and legal matters with discretion.

    Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead/manage a hands-on team.

  • Proficiency in Excel and financial management systems.

  • Demonstrated experience in retail finance or a similar industry.

  • Strong understanding of banking processes, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.

  • Experience with legal entity formation, insurance compliance, and lease management.

  • Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

  • Ability to handle sensitive financial and legal matters with discretion and professionalism.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email your resume directly to anthony.riccio@roberthalf(.com)

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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