Director of Accounting

SUMMARY 

We are looking for a person that wants to obtain accelerated learning and career growth in a dynamic environment. The Director of Accounting will oversee aspects of the organization's accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role requires a strong leader who can manage a team, streamline processes, and provide strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing accounting operations, maintaining financial records, and supporting strategic financial planning and analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with GAAP/STAT.

• Oversee daily accounting operations which may include expenditures, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

• Oversee process improvements and make recommendations to streamline and automate processes. 

• Provide accounting guidance and support to the accounting team and other departments.

• Address complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, leases, consolidations, and financial instruments.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support professional growth of team members.

• Coordinate and lead team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Oversee external audits and coordinate the preparation of audit schedules and documentation.

• Implement and maintain stat compliance and other regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Advanced analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities with an attention to detail.

• Sound knowledge of GAAP

• Capable of working on multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification is required.

• NetSuite experience a plus

• Big Four or large regional experience strongly preferred

• Experience in Technical Accounting and research, experience with insurance companies a plus

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, including experience with complex accounting issues.

• Familiarity with Model Audit Rule (MAR) or Sarbanes-Oxley and prior experience ensuring compliance.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

• Highly organized with ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; talk; and hear. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually:  □ Mild