Forbes Books is hiring a
Director of Finance, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for a Director of Finance at Advantage Media | Forbes Books, a publishing company founded in 2005. The role involves overseeing general accounting operations, assisting with financial strategy, and managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants. The ideal candidate should have ten or more years of experience in the Accounting function, three or more in a senior role, and relevant certifications like CMA or CPA.

Requirements

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the Accounting function and three (3) or more in a senior role
• Proven experience as a Director of Finance or Financial Controller
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including ASC 606 and ASU 2016-02
• Awareness of business trends
• In-depth understanding of the preparation of financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting, payables management, and payroll processing software packages
• Advanced MS Excel skills including cross-referencing data (lookups), pivot tables and chart analysis
• Experience preparing operationally-supported forecasts and budgets for both Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss Statements
• Experience implementing new software systems
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA ) is preferred; experience in the Publishing and/or Professional Services industries is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control procedures
• Post and reconcile accruals and deferrals of revenue and expenses on a monthly or more frequent basis; reconcile accrued and deferred cost balances at period end
• Calculate royalties due and payable to third parties and commissions due and payable to internal personnel; review and reconcile all balance-sheet-related accounts
• Review semi-monthly payroll postings for accuracy and process accordingly; reconcile all balance-sheet-related accounts
• Oversee the posting, allocation, and processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; reconcile balances on a monthly or more frequent basis
• Oversee the timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare accounting reports and comparative financial statements, comparing results against prior periods, budgets, and forecasts
• Analyze financial information at the department, customer, and product-level and summarize financial status
• Prepare detailed account analyses as required/requested
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on accounting principles to members of the team, both inside and outside of Accounting/Finance
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures; maintain procedures manuals on behalf of the department
• Manage Accountant and Junior Accountant; Plan, assign and review team’s work
• Participate in financial standards-setting and in the forecasting and budgeting process
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
• Assist with external audits, tax audits, and tax return schedules
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Maintain day-to-day banking relationships

Benefits

• Great Vacation/PTO benefits
• A great Medical/Dental/Vision program
• 401(k) with company contribution