Director of Accounting and Finance

Summary

Join our growing team as the Director of Accounting & Finance, overseeing accounting processes, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA preferred
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in audit / advisory services at a public accounting firm. Ideally, public accounting experience with a focus on private companies. Leadership experience preferred
• A strong understanding of US GAAP and its application
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks). Also, comfortable learning new software platforms

Responsibilities

• Establish, oversee, and continuously improve all accounting processes, including but not limited to invoicing, receivables, payables, payroll, and general ledger management
• Drive a timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and reconciliation process, ensuring accurate and compliant US GAAP financial statements
• Manage and ensure compliance with US GAAP, tax regulations, business registrations, and other financial reporting requirements across the US
• Identify and build appropriate internal controls, and continually refine these controls as the business scales
• Oversee audit function, coordinating activities with external auditors and other third-party firms as needed
• Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with external tax advisors as necessary to ensure accurate and timely filing of returns
• Explore, propose, and implement new technology platforms and systems as needed to improve efficiency, visibility, and overall quality of accounting records and financial reporting
• Manage cash flow forecasting, considering numerous variables such as multiple lines of business, different revenue models, industry nuances, and more
• Ultimately own the annual budgeting and planning process. Collaborate across all teams and create alignment on resource and investment allocation with clear plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals
• Identify and propose team structure and team additions within the Accounting and Finance function(s), in order to support the business as it scales