Chief Accounting Officer

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.