What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Accounting Officer position at HOPCo?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee the monthly financial close process and ensure accurate financial statements are produced in a timely manner
- Provide direct supervision for the lease and fixed asset accounting functions
- Directly manage accounting personnel, including the following areas: General Ledger Accounting, Transactional Accounting (AP / AR), Payroll, Tax, Finance and Accounting Systems, and Financial Reporting.
- Owns all accounting integration planning and execution for new acquisitions, including but not limited to, converting new practices to standard HOPCo accounting policies, procedures, systems, and workflows
- Ensure that the company is in compliance with all established accounting policies and procedures
- Design and maintain a system of fixed asset accounting and provide support and oversight to the fixed asset accounting function.
- Partner with the finance team to develop capex reporting.
- Lead the company’s effort to install and activate new processes and accounting solutions
- Document and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Develop robust monthly account reconciliation rhythms and month-over-month flux analyses.
- Serve as the company’s point of contact and coordinator with the independent auditors and corporate tax return accountants
- Create and book all purchase price accounting entries and opening balance sheet entries for new acquisitions.
- Oversee the treasury operations of the company
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, committed to quality, communication, and eagerness to collaborate.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- MBA/CPA preferred
EXPERIENCE
- CPA certification
- Minimum ten years of accounting and/or finance experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Experience working in an organization going through an aggressive scaling period
- Experience working in multi-site organizations
- Ability to generate, review, and secure confidential information
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize quickly, and deliver results
- Desire for continuous learning and growth
KNOWLEDGE
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Lead staff and projects in change management and integrate systems, processes, and teams
SKILLS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to assimilate information easily and present complex issues
- Developing project plans for integrations of new acquisitions
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Facilitating goal attainment through the efforts of multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to identify the need, plan and develop new processes
ABILITIES
- Work creatively with management, department staff, and multiple teams to achieve objectives
- Communicate effectively and clearly, verbally and in writing
- Ability to meet deadlines and provide transparent status updates of various goals and objectives
- Attention to detail
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal office environment.
- Minimal Travel
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to.
