Director of Accounting

About the job Director of Accounting


Essential Functions/Accountabilities:

• Prepares the company financial statement and related footnotes
• Manages the monthly and quarterly close process and prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements for internal use and for submission to the companies' bank
• Accounts for major transactions, researches and analyzes accounting data
• Responsible for management of internal and external audits and reviews
• Preparation of proforma calculations as needed
• Reports to management findings and recommendations related to the financial operations
• Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and ensures compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
• Works with both internal and external parties on banking originated requests for information
• Recruits, mentors, and manages multi-level teams of accounting professionals
• Continually monitors and maintains the accounting department's productivity and develops methods for its improvements
• Facilitates a culture of productivity and offers strategic guidance to the team

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance; MBA is a plus
• CPA license preferred with solid audit experience
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in accounting
• Experience with team building and turnarounds
• Experience with ERP implementations
• Ability to monitor accounting systems and data to ensure efficient and effective operations that facilitate accurate reporting
• Exceptional project management skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with an ability to facilitate understanding
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment; with start-up and corporate experience preferred
• Team player with an entrepreneurial attitude

Competencies:

• Project Management.
• Technical Capacity.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Leadership.
• Decision Making.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position supervises the Controller and Cost Accounting positions.

Work Environment:

• This job operates within the professional office environment and in the field while working at the processing plant. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Employee has presented any work restrictions and/or needed accommodations.

Essential Y/N Physical Demand Description Percentage of Shift (Estimated)

• Stand or sit Must be able to remain in stationary position due to the nature of working at a computer. 80%
• Walk The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access office equipment. 20%
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer 90%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally positions self to access materials and equipment in the office, including under the desks. <5%
• Talk/hear The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees in the office and outside contacts. 25%
• See Frequently assess digital and paper files. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with reasonable accommodations, of any required. 100%
• Carry weight, lift Occasionally move office materials such as copy paper and files Frequently lifts and moves 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. <5%
• Retrieves and reviews Review and respond to emails and voicemails. 20%

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full time at will position, and work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as department needs demand.

Travel:

• Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Work Authorization:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States