Forbes Books is hiring a
Director of Finance, Remote - Worldwide
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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
This job is filled or no longer available
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