Responsibilities:

• Directs general accounting operations supervising a staff of 5
• Directs month-end close activity to include the timely reconciliation of balance sheet and select P&L accounts, financial reporting compliant with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ensures the complete, accurate and timely performance of all duties to include issuance of financial statements and other metrics as requested; settlement of accounts payable; billing of customer accounts; tax and other reporting or compliance requirements of local, state or federal agencies
• Designs, implements and maintains a comprehensive, documented set of internal controls to ensure the integrity of all data supporting financial analysis and reporting
• Performs technical accounting research, writes accounting memorandums/position papers and leads implementation efforts for new accounting standards
• Coordinates audits with internal and external auditors for financial statement audits, internal control audits, 401(k) plan audits or other accounting or financial related reviews of policy, procedure and processes.
• Optimizes accounting and reporting processes for speed, agility and insight to satisfy both audit/tax/regulatory requirements and the changing needs of the business.
• Maintains the chart of accounts and system of controls over accounting transactions and financial reporting
• Oversees implementation and maintenance of ERP accounting modules and other associated software applications (e.g. report writers, fixed asset accounting applications, etc.)
• Collaborates with Human Resources on payroll and benefits accounting and administration
• Determines staffing needs; manages employee and team performance developing personnel through goal setting and capability coaching
• Supports Financial Planning & Analysis team activities to include:   alignment of budget/forecasting methodology and software configuration with current accounting methods and ERP system configuration support for monthly variance analysis

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA
• 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience; a mix of public accounting (audit) and corporate accounting experience is highly preferred.
• 2+ years of management/supervisory experience in an accounting function highly preferred.
• ERP system experience required; Oracle Financials highly preferred.
• Experience with report writer software/Excel Add-in (e.g. Global Software Spreadsheet Server) highly preferred.
• Exposure to cost allocations and standard labor rates highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; experience with software-as-a-service revenue recognition, software capitalization, fixed asset, and lease accounting strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing financials per generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing footnote disclosures for completeness and accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of preventive and detective internal controls
• Working knowledge of project accounting plus basic cost accounting principles (e.g. cost allocations) strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including LOOKUPS, pivot tables, complex if/then statements, etc.  Intermediate Microsoft Office productivity software skills (particularly Word & Outlook)
• Strong documentation skills (workpapers, processes, controls, variance explanations, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a history of recognizing priorities, delegating effectively and consistently meeting deadlines
• Takes ownership and demonstrates initiative in solving problems