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Opportunity Snapshot
Take this opportunity to step into a strategic leadership position with Grosh Scenic Rentals, a leading provider of unique backdrop designs and a mainstay in the entertainment industry for over 75 years. We are a forward-thinking company with aspirations of leveraging our past successes to greatly expand our revenues, and we want you to help make it happen.
In many ways this is a ground floor opportunity, wherein you will find tremendous room to make your mark and greatly impact our operations. You'll assume a key position within our organization, along with much more authority, latitude and responsibility than your average Director of Operations/Controller role. in addition to directing the financial activities of our two businesses, Grosh Scenic Rentals and Grosh Scenic Studios, you will champion our HR requirements and oversee much of our general operations, including warehousing and inventory. You will also take a lead role in organizing and optimizing all of these functions by identifying our inefficiencies and implementing the proper systems and controls that will allow us reach our goals.
Your Rewards
Broad visibility -- you will become a key member on our management team and will regularly interact with our Board of Directors, CEO, department managers, and many others throughout the organization, as well as outside authorities and vendors.
Ownership & autonomy -- once up to speed, you'll be empowered to make this opportunity "your own" and personally determine the most effective means for achieving your objectives.
Outstanding work environment -- we are a small but highly collaborative and productive team who not only work very well together but also enjoy celebrating and having fun together. This successful partnership is made possible in part by our supportive open door policy and a family atmosphere in which performance is recognized and rewarded.
Excellent benefits -- in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; and more.
Our Requirements
5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting
3-5 years demonstrated Operations Leadership experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid working knowledge of a computerized accounting system preferebly Peachtree. Computer literacy in Microsoft word, database management, and the Internet
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
More About Your Role
As a senior manager, you will provide primary leadership to the overall operations and financial management of the organization. You will report directly to the Vice-President/CEO, with a dotted line to the Board of Directors, and oversee an administrative support position. Your principle accountabilities will include:
Overseeing and managing the daily operations of the accounting department, including A/P, A/R, Credit and Collections, Payroll, Fixed Asset schedules, and periodic financial statement preparation and reporting in accordance with GAAP
Preparing and maintaining annual and other periodic budgets, financial plans, cash flow projections, and analyzing variances.
Preparing and reporting quarterly multi-state sales taxes and all other state and government taxes.
Preparing and maintaining financial and business documents as may be required by government authorities and/or Management.
Supervising and coordinating the computerized accounting system in a combined hardware-software and communications system, which integrate with the systems of the corporation.
Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal reporting requirements.
Serving as a liaison between outside CPA and Company, and preparing and providing all necessary documentation at the CPA's request.
In addition to everything financial, you will also oversee our general day-to-day operations and, as such, will assume a number of additional accountabilities, including:
Managing Human Resources and maintaining employee documents and records in a confidential manner.
Maintaining and managing the company's internal controls and making recommendations for changes as needed.
Evaluating and recommending insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
Analyzing other expenditures for possible cost savings.
Keys to Success
In addition to a high level of financial knowledge, this role requires someone with strong hands-on leadership skills -- someone who can become our "go to" person for both financial and operational issues, and work with our existing team to develop the systems, processes, and overall framework that we need to achieve the next level of success.
It also requires an effective and capable manager not only of people, but of operations and financial resources with the ability to plan for both long and short-range needs and goals. You will need to bring a high degree of resourcefulness in order to successfully understand and manage the administrative and operational support requirements at Grosh. You will also need to be:
Highly strategic and capable of both recognizing and implementing the proper controls in order to add increased value for the organization;
Flexible enough to operate within our existing environment and leverage our current resources and personnel to the company's best advantage;
Proactive and self-motivated and willing to really "get your hands dirty" as you personally take on much of the implementation work, as well as our regular reporting needs and other day-to-day tasks;
Capable of expertly multitasking in order to manage multiple competing priorities and handle the breadth of activity required in this role; and
An excellent communicator, with the capacity to effectively interact with all levels, including the Board, and keep everyone regularly informed of your progress.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity, and you meet the required qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.
About Us
More than just a place and a period indicator, today's backdrop sets the stage for a performance with a visual environment to enhance the production. Some of the greatest shows on earth have been designed and produced in Hollywood, and many of those shows in some way have a connection with Grosh Scenic Rentals.
Since 1932, we've been supplying production studios, theaters, photographers, event planners, schools, dance companies, and churches with an unmatched selection of theatrical curtain rental, backdrops and draperies. Our prestigious clientele includes the eight major studios -- MGM, Warner Brothers, Paramount, United Artists, Universal Film Manufacturing Co., 20th Century Fox, RKO and Columbia -- as well as the Walt Disney Company and many other acclaimed syndicates.
Today, we continue to work with all forms of live theater, ballet and dance, conventions, and have growing requests to outfit party, theme and event planners. We proudly boast over 5,000 unique designs in 75 categories, including thousands of hand painted backdrops with exceptional artistic quality, and the most competitive pricing in the industry.
Opportunity Snapshot
Take this opportunity to step into a strategic leadership position with Grosh Scenic Rentals, a leading provider of unique backdrop designs and a mainstay in the entertainment industry for over 75 years. We are a forward-thinking company with aspirations of leveraging our past successes to greatly expand our revenues, and we want you to help make it happen.
In many ways this is a ground floor opportunity, wherein you will find tremendous room to make your mark and greatly impact our operations. You'll assume a key position within our organization, along with much more authority, latitude and responsibility than your average Director of Operations/Controller role. in addition to directing the financial activities of our two businesses, Grosh Scenic Rentals and Grosh Scenic Studios, you will champion our HR requirements and oversee much of our general operations, including warehousing and inventory. You will also take a lead role in organizing and optimizing all of these functions by identifying our inefficiencies and implementing the proper systems and controls that will allow us reach our goals.
Your Rewards
Broad visibility -- you will become a key member on our management team and will regularly interact with our Board of Directors, CEO, department managers, and many others throughout the organization, as well as outside authorities and vendors.
Ownership & autonomy -- once up to speed, you'll be empowered to make this opportunity "your own" and personally determine the most effective means for achieving your objectives.
Outstanding work environment -- we are a small but highly collaborative and productive team who not only work very well together but also enjoy celebrating and having fun together. This successful partnership is made possible in part by our supportive open door policy and a family atmosphere in which performance is recognized and rewarded.
Excellent benefits -- in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; and more.
Our Requirements
5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting
3-5 years demonstrated Operations Leadership experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid working knowledge of a computerized accounting system preferebly Peachtree. Computer literacy in Microsoft word, database management, and the Internet
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
More About Your Role
As a senior manager, you will provide primary leadership to the overall operations and financial management of the organization. You will report directly to the Vice-President/CEO, with a dotted line to the Board of Directors, and oversee an administrative support position. Your principle accountabilities will include:
Overseeing and managing the daily operations of the accounting department, including A/P, A/R, Credit and Collections, Payroll, Fixed Asset schedules, and periodic financial statement preparation and reporting in accordance with GAAP
Preparing and maintaining annual and other periodic budgets, financial plans, cash flow projections, and analyzing variances.
Preparing and reporting quarterly multi-state sales taxes and all other state and government taxes.
Preparing and maintaining financial and business documents as may be required by government authorities and/or Management.
Supervising and coordinating the computerized accounting system in a combined hardware-software and communications system, which integrate with the systems of the corporation.
Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal reporting requirements.
Serving as a liaison between outside CPA and Company, and preparing and providing all necessary documentation at the CPA's request.
In addition to everything financial, you will also oversee our general day-to-day operations and, as such, will assume a number of additional accountabilities, including:
Managing Human Resources and maintaining employee documents and records in a confidential manner.
Maintaining and managing the company's internal controls and making recommendations for changes as needed.
Evaluating and recommending insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
Analyzing other expenditures for possible cost savings.
Keys to Success
In addition to a high level of financial knowledge, this role requires someone with strong hands-on leadership skills -- someone who can become our "go to" person for both financial and operational issues, and work with our existing team to develop the systems, processes, and overall framework that we need to achieve the next level of success.
It also requires an effective and capable manager not only of people, but of operations and financial resources with the ability to plan for both long and short-range needs and goals. You will need to bring a high degree of resourcefulness in order to successfully understand and manage the administrative and operational support requirements at Grosh. You will also need to be:
Highly strategic and capable of both recognizing and implementing the proper controls in order to add increased value for the organization;
Flexible enough to operate within our existing environment and leverage our current resources and personnel to the company's best advantage;
Proactive and self-motivated and willing to really "get your hands dirty" as you personally take on much of the implementation work, as well as our regular reporting needs and other day-to-day tasks;
Capable of expertly multitasking in order to manage multiple competing priorities and handle the breadth of activity required in this role; and
An excellent communicator, with the capacity to effectively interact with all levels, including the Board, and keep everyone regularly informed of your progress.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity, and you meet the required qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.
About Us
More than just a place and a period indicator, today's backdrop sets the stage for a performance with a visual environment to enhance the production. Some of the greatest shows on earth have been designed and produced in Hollywood, and many of those shows in some way have a connection with Grosh Scenic Rentals.
Since 1932, we've been supplying production studios, theaters, photographers, event planners, schools, dance companies, and churches with an unmatched selection of theatrical curtain rental, backdrops and draperies. Our prestigious clientele includes the eight major studios -- MGM, Warner Brothers, Paramount, United Artists, Universal Film Manufacturing Co., 20th Century Fox, RKO and Columbia -- as well as the Walt Disney Company and many other acclaimed syndicates.
Today, we continue to work with all forms of live theater, ballet and dance, conventions, and have growing requests to outfit party, theme and event planners. We proudly boast over 5,000 unique designs in 75 categories, including thousands of hand painted backdrops with exceptional artistic quality, and the most competitive pricing in the industry.
Grosh Scenic Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
