Job description

Here is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional team at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. as our next Director of Finance. Working alongside a vibrant and engaged team of hospitality and service professionals that are dedicated and passionate about all things Lancaster County PA.

The businesses of Thomas E. Strauss Inc are Lancaster County institutions that have been providing excellent and welcoming hospitality in Lancaster County for nearly 95 years, since 1929! We are known in Lancaster County and throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions and are poised for another round of growth so now is a great time to join the team.

What we expect from our employees:

• A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
• Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role
• Your commitment to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, but especially - your willingness to have FUN!

Here's what we offer to our employees:

• Excellent benefits package
• Competitive pay
• A “work-to-live”, not a “live-to-work” workplace!

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is responsible for performing and managing the financial activities of the company. Position will maintain accounting systems, procedures and policies and ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data. Director of Finance will act as liaison between company, government, client and CPA auditors in providing the required information and ensuring that proper information is maintained. Will act as the gatekeeper for the company's fiduciary responsibility, working closely with the CEO and business unit managers to support the company's growth and financial success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the company's financial accounts, budget, cash receipts and financial assets. Prepare and analyze financial reports and journal entries; maintaining and reconciling ledger accounts.
• Responsible for all basic accounting procedures including but not limited to; financial statement preparation, month end closing; journal entries and general ledger maintenance, inventory adjustments and fixed assets; supporting schedules for financial statements preparation.
• Assist business unit managers with budget process through education of managers on financial issues impacting their budgets and preparation of budget worksheets.
• Perform the company's internal financial year end audit.
• Follow proper accounting procedures, assuring GAAP conformity to reach financial objectives assuring all internal controls are in place and properly functioning.
• Monitor and analyze financial accounting data in order to advise and assist in maintaining operational efficiencies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and create financial reports based on data analysis.
• Manage leased properties and lessor/lessee contractual obligations (Insurance certificates, CAM increase/decreases and lease payments.
• Attend Shareholder meetings and present financial statements, cash flow and any other requested financial information. Prepare agenda and meeting minutes.
• Prepare all required local, state and national submissions including but not limited to; PA Sales Tax Returns, annual IRS form 8027, Employer's Annual Information, Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips and PCORI tax filing.
• Manage ownership accounting including but not limited to, distributions, taxes and related financial documents.
• Attend annual insurance renewal meetings.
• Administer the company's 401k plan. Attend annual meetings and complete required paperwork.
• Manage functions of direct report(s) including but not limited to:
• Accounts Receivable duties including timely invoicing and collection.
• Accounts payable
• General Cashier duties

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related subject OR 8 additional years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organization, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong computer aptitude, including expertise with Microsoft Office Suite as well as experience with accounting software and business operating systems and related software.
• Team oriented and collaborative as it relates to company mission and values.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally drive. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Updated 05/05/23

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