Head of Accounting (Remote)

Free food & snacks

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Director of Accounting Type: Full-time

Accounting, Financial Management, Supervision

Reports To: Managing Director & President, HiAccounting

HiAccounting is a locally staffed outsourced accounting and tax firm serving small to medium sized businesses. Our team of accounting and tax professionals work together on multiple clients in various industries. HiAccounting is a division of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. This senior level position is client-facing and is responsible for all aspects of onboarding, off-boarding, implementation, and managing key client services. The Director of Accounting reports to the Managing Director and President of HiAccounting and works closely with the Company’s client service teams. The Director of Accounting will oversee the Implementations and Client Service teams of HiAccounting. This position will manage the Company’s solutions platforms by maximizing systems/service offerings and increasing client efficiencies through use and implementation of key solutions. This position will also lead the Company’s efforts to communicate and deliver critical client relations services, track progress, perform analysis, and leverage resources to exceed client expectations. The Director of Accounting may also be requested, on an as needed basis, to help fulfill duties, align processes, management staff or assist with other functions for the management of related or sister companies such as but not limited to California Accounting.

Deliver best-in-class customer service to clients and employees at all times, with an emphasis on being responsive, professional, and accurate.

• Identify, formalize, and execute best practices in onboarding, implementation and project management in order to meet client accounting needs.
• Prepare proposals for accounting and payroll services and serves as integral part of business development team.
• Serves as technical expert in accounting by having a strong understanding of GAAP and various accounting platforms.
• Works closely with tax leadership to strategize team, company and business development.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients’ accounting and business objectives and drive high-level strategic plans and objectives.
• Manage accounting team members on a day to day basis.
• Develop detailed workflow procedures for implementation and onboarding.
• Manage the financial budget and hiring plans for the implementation and client service departments
• Work closely with the executive team to develop recruiting and retention strategies and develop a plan to maintain an active presence in the accounting community.
• Manage tracking and performance reporting to ensure team accountability and quality of deliverables.
• Serve as a career coach and prepares semi-annual performance evaluations.
• Frequently communicates with accounting team.
• Develop performance measures that support the Company’s strategic direction.
• Observes real commercial orientation and strong strategic awareness, and the ability to consider client and company issues at a strategic level.
• general knowledge of e-commerce, web technology, online marketing concepts, social networking, etc.

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal Director of Accounting has successfully led an accounting services team, preferably at a large public accounting firm, and has been in client facing roles. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.

A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, preferably spent both in Public Accounting and industry, or any combination of education and experience which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the minimum qualifications to perform the essential functions of this position. Tax experience is a plus.

Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Prior knowledge of Intacct, QuickBooks or other accounting software is preferred.

Must be able to travel as required; overnight or extended stays as needed. Availability to work additional hours or weekends, as projects and tax deadlines demand. This position requires that the applicant live in Oahu. If you are an applicant currently not living in Oahu, please specify in your cover letter your relocation timing and efforts.

Alongside traditional options, such as full medical, dental, vision, drug, disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending, supplemental benefits, and profit sharing, as well as a generous PTO and holiday leave program, HiGroup also proudly offers its employees even more generous support at work, at home, and in the community. Offering paid time off for employees to volunteer as well as investing in learning and development opportunities company-wide, HiGroup enthusiastically encourages their team members’ desires to be good citizens on and off the job. We encourage career development by providing a buddy and mentoring system, regular performance evaluations and reimbursements for continuing education for the CPA or other professional certifications. We are family oriented and provide a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely.

• Gym/fitness reimbursements.
• Cell phone reimbursement (for EE’s that use their phone for work).
• Flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely when needed.
• 13 paid holidays (includes your birthday off).
• Life Insurance