Chief Accounting Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual internal audit process.
2. Identify areas of risk and implement controls to mitigate them.
3. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
4. Collaborate with the CFO and other senior leaders to develop financial strategies.
5. Lead and manage the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
6. Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
7. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
8. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting processes.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

 
1. Leadership and team management
2. Financial analysis and reporting
3. Internal audit and compliance
4. Strategic planning and decision-making
5. Problem-solving and critical thinking
6. Strong understanding of internal controls and assurance that all controls/review functions are working properly
7. Ability to work accurately and quickly with numbers and formulas
8. Possess excellent computer skills (accounting software, databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office products)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

2. Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

3. Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal audit processes.

4. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

5. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, NetSuite a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Talking, Hearing, Seeing

2. Standing, Sitting, Walking, and Fingering

3. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or

administrative work.)