Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statements and journal entries.
Analyze and interpret complex data sets, extracting insights to drive key financial decisions and recommending journal entries to ensure compliance with accounting principles.
Develop, maintain, and improve workflow processes for monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles, with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.
Prepare and review reconciliations of complex accounts to maintain accurate general ledger data, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively.
Oversee inter-company account reconciliations and transactions, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Review accounting reports, analyze trends, and summarize the financial status for leadership, delivering high-quality insights to support strategic decision-making.
Act as the primary liaison with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, leading audit preparations and ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX.
Collaborate closely with GL Accounting, Finance, and Operations leadership to optimize financial close processes and streamline procedures.
Develop and enforce internal controls within the public company environment to uphold compliance and safeguard assets.
Uphold and protect the organization's value by maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
Serve as a mentor and point of reference for junior team members, fostering professional growth and team development.
Handle complex ad-hoc projects and analyses to support the business's evolving needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred)
CPA certification required
7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a strong emphasis on general ledger functions; public accounting experience is a plus.
Expertise in GAAP and familiarity with SOX compliance standards in a public company setting.
Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis, modeling, and reporting.
Demonstrated experience in leading month-end/quarter-end/year-end close processes and managing accounting projects independently.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement in accounting operations.
Experience with financial systems such as Oracle Fusion and Concur is a plus.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and mentor junior team members.