Director, Shared Services Accounting
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The Role
The Director, Shared Services Accounting is responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This role will lead and oversee a team who support the critical day to day transaction processing and general accounting functions such as, vendor payments and inquiries, payment application, month-end close, internal controls and management reporting while ensuring GAAP and SOX compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen with the ability to effectively address both financial and operational challenges. You are a people person capable of navigating and managing external and internal stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
Directs the daily accounting operations with a heavy focus on the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams supporting the financial close process activities in accordance with GAAP and company policy
Manages and directs the core operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
Assesses productivity of existing shared service functions and identifies opportunities to enhance value
Supports the development and refinement of accounting systems and related controls
Ensures a proper system of internal controls is established and maintained
Effectively communicates and collaborates cross functionally to ensure proper workflow and adherence to standard operating procedures and policies
Supports the external audit and review process as needed
Effectively communicates and collaborates cross functionally to assess and identify business and operational improvement opportunities along with implementing in an efficient and effective manner
Mentors, coaches, and develops employees through orientation, training, goal setting and communication while ensuring team engagement and morale
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 10+ years of related experience; CPA preferred
7+ years of direct management experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and internal control procedures and compliance
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Possesses a high level of critical thinking and attention to detail and accuracy
Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
Adaptive problem solver who effectively navigates change and ambiguity; decides and acts without having the picture totally defined; appropriately changes strategy in response to new information
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
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