Director of Accounting

Director Of Corporate Accounting

The salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. A high-end investment firm is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting. Perks include above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can't provide.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Corporate Accounting to join our corporate accounting team. Responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and company policies.
• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management, stakeholders, and external parties as required.
• Being responsible for the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating activities across departments to meet deadlines and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborating with other departments to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitoring performance against budgetary targets, investigating variances, and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Supervising and mentoring a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to foster their professional growth and development.
• Delegating tasks effectively, prioritizing workload, and ensuring deadlines are met consistently.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Staying abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations, researching and interpreting complex accounting issues, and providing guidance to ensure compliance.
• Collaborating with other departments, including finance, treasury, tax, and legal, to support business initiatives and ensure alignment on accounting matters.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency, implementing changes as necessary to improve accuracy and productivity.
• Leading or participating in special projects as assigned by senior management, contributing financial expertise and insights to support strategic initiatives.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA certification preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements preferred.

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.com.