Director of Accounting

Position & Perks: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.
Responsibilities:
* 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.

Qualifications:
* 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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Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person