Job description

The role of the Accounting Director is to supervise, monitor and evaluate all day-to-day accounting activities. In addition, the Accounting Director establishes financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information.

Note This position is in office 5 days week and is NOT a Hybrid or Remote position.

Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
Primary point person for annual audit, oversees completion of all audit requests and works with Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Supports budget and forecasting activities.
Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
Governance over the general ledger chart of accounts and groupings to ensure consistency and uniformity of reporting from our ERP.
Assist the Controller with review of contracts.
Strategically align the department towards increasingly efficient workflows while leveraging existing technological systems; frequently review current procedures and processes while proactively finding and recommending more productive solutions to then implement.
Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.
Maintain and protect confidential information.
BS or BA degree in Accounting or related field - Masters degree a plus
10+ years progressive Accounting experience including P & L and Balance Sheet responsibility.
5+ years of leadership experience
Public Accounting experience a plus
CPA required
Demonstrated proficiency in general accounting principles.
Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing and evaluating financial statements.
Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to present information to and interact with senior leadership.
Highly organized with a preference for working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and timelines.
Great Plains and NetSuite software experience a plus as well as ERP implementation experience.
Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, Microsoft Office, and typical office equipment (e.g., Telephones, copier, fax machine, Email, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; displaying etiquette, professionalism, and an enthusiastic “can-do” attitude in person and on the phone.
Advanced math skills ability to calculate figures, amounts, and percentages, and apply concepts of mathematics relating to financial calculations.
Is self-motivated; able to work with limited supervision.
Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; meet critical deadlines

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