About this position

Position Summary: The Director of Accounting is will oversee and direct all general accounting activities including month-end close, cash, maintenance of accounting systems and standards and delivery of key financial management reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages the month-end closing process.
Assist the Director of SEC Reporting in the preparation of SEC periodic reports such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K and Annual Reports as well as similar reports.
Oversees general accounting department systems, policies, practices, and procedures.
Develops, improves and implements SOX compliant financial controls, ensuring accurate control and accounting of assets and accounts.
Assists auditors, gathering and providing information and documents needed for inquiries.
Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in the accounting profession; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement process and policy changes.
Supports and assists with the internal audit function and the initial implementation and ongoing SOX compliance requirements.
Writes, implements and ensures effective and practical implementation of corporate policies.
Manage a team of Associate Director, Senior and/or staff accountants.
Assists in recruiting, training and evaluating staff; assists in developing and implementing continued training for professional accounting associates.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
10+ years of accounting experience
3+ years with a top-tier public accounting firm.
5 years of leadership experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from concept to implementation, spanning multiple internal departments and external reporting lines.
SQL, Advanced Excel

Skills Required:

Strong and extensive knowledge of US GAAP.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
Ability to stay knowledgeable about, research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on technical accounting issues.
SOX and internal controls experience.
Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks
Excellent project managerial and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
Strategic thinking and leadership experience with an emphasis on relationship management and communication at all levels within an organization.
Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests.
Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.

Qualifications Preferred:

IFRS Experience
Great Plains
ERP Conversion
Financial Services
SQL