Director, Accounting / Controller
Parsippany, NJ
Operations | Finance /
Full-time /
Remote
We’re growing and looking for a Director, Accounting with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and leaders. The Director, Accounting will lead and manage all accounting operations as well as the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies, procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes to support Green Room’s growth.
Overview of Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the monthly/quarterly/year-end financial close process and preparation of GAAP financials: Statement of Income, Balance Sheets and Statement of Cash Flows
- Manage A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory, and general accounting functions including billing, credit and collections, vendor payables, and cost accounting
- ·Design and implement process & analyses to support detailed journal entries
- Prepare monthly analyses and account reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX compliant environment
- Manage all aspects of US GAAP, IFRS and Tax/statutory reporting
- Comply with required tax and other regulatory filings
- Act as the main liaison with external auditors. Coordinate all planning, timelines and deliverables with external auditors
- Prepare and submit monthly reporting to corporate headquarter for consolidation
- Maintain chart of accounts, security, workflow, user acceptance testing of general ledger and related systems upgrades and improvements
- Maintain and update key controls, procedures and disclosure policies for the group
- Lead the development of recurring reporting requirements and ad hoc requests for information
- Monitor key financial performance levels; Gross Profits, Operating Profits, Cash Flows, Cash Balances, Working Capital, Forecasts, etc. and prepare executive briefing updates
- Oversee the accounts payable function and procure-to-pay process
- Responsible for providing information to outside tax consultants and review of Federal and state tax returns
- Supervise and develop accounting and financial analysis staff
Essential Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, innovative and creative thinker demonstrating ability to apply technical standards and concepts to complex, critical business matters
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Team oriented individual that can build strong, long-term relationships across varying levels within the organization
Desired Credentials and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA preferred
- 8-10 years accounting experience with financial statements in professional service industry
- Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Knowledge of advanced accounting principles and practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Experience with QuickBooks and QuickBase systems
- Proficiency with researching accounting literature including FASB, AICPA, IFRS
