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## Description Purpose: This position is responsible for providing effective management and leadership of the accounting function for the Company. This key strategic role is in charge of a broad range of areas including, accounting, internal reporting, internal controls over financial reporting, and team development and oversight. Principal Accountabilities: - Maintain records in accordance with GAAP, and research technical accounting issues in support of new business initiatives and new / proposed accounting standards. - Oversee month-end, quarterly, and year-end close process. - Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, state and local taxes, and balance sheet management. - Drive process and systems improvements across the financial organization, including key controls over financial reporting, maintenance of accounting policies and procedures and the chart of accounts. - Provide leadership to organization on all areas of accounting policy, maintenance of internal controls, and manage fiduciary processes and procedures. - Develop capable and effective #1 and #2 team members for all leadership positions and critical individual contributor positions in controllership department. Qualification and Education Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree - 6+ years’ of experience - Public Accounting Experience - Master’s degree (MA, MS, MBA) Preferred - Certified Public Accountant Preferred Preferred Skills: - 3+ years of experience in a corporate leadership role - Personnel management experience - Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience. - Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results. - Able to promote a culture of trust and safety.
Salary estimate
$153,000 – $207,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
AccountingLeadership
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