Head of Accounting (Remote)

Rello Search Partners is recruiting for a Director of Accounting with our client in Tampa to manage the department and staff. Our client is a fast growing SaaS company headquartered in Tampa, FL. This newly created high visibility role reports to the CFO.

Only local candidates residing in the Tampa Bay area will be considered for the position. This is a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SEC financial reporting and internal controls compliance.

Prepare financial statements, support quarterly and annual filings and ensure that the company’s accounting policies and procedures meet the demands of a public company environment.

Research and implement new accounting pronouncements.

Key role in compliance, risk management and partnering with other departments to provide accurate and timely financial information.

Develop and maintain accounting and finance policies, procedures, and programs.

Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.

revenue recognition, software capitalization, business combinations, stock-based compensation, lease accounting).

Ensure financial statements comply with US GAAP, SEC and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Oversee intercompany accounting and foreign currency accounting.Coordinate with internal and external auditors by preparing audit schedules, providing supporting documentation, and addressing audit inquiries in a timely manner.

Assist with forecasting, budgets, strategic planning, job costing, deal analysis and negotiations, and institutional financing.

Collaborate with FP&A to provide variance analyses, financial trends, and operational metrics.

Play a lead role in ERP and systems architecture initiatives implementing automation and process improvements across accounting and finance operations.

Manage and develop teams with varying levels of responsibility, fostering growth and performance at all levels.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred

Must have recent SEC filings (10-Q & 10-K) and financial reporting experience

Experience in a start-up and technology/software development environments helpful

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes governing the US General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Must have exceptional leadership, communication and inter-personal skills;