SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Our ideal candidate will bring a solid background in technical accounting and cost accounting for hardware and/or electronics manufacturing and medical device industries. We’re looking for someone who is inherently hands-on yet would be ready to take the next step forward in their career and help us plan and strategize for growth in order to scale the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the organization’s overall financial management. Ensure that all financial reports follow Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP).
• Provide executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy-making and financial strategy.
• Prepare and monitor the budget and financial forecasts, analyze deficiencies, and report variances to executives.
• Develop financial plans, manage cash flow, review financial statements, and advise on ways to reduce costs and increase revenue.
• Oversee/manage accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Inventory, Cost Accounting, and revenue recognition. Ensure the integrity of books with a high emphasis on inventory costs.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implement controls over accounting transactions to mitigate risk.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements to the executive team and board of directors.
• Act as a liaison between upper management and the finance and accounting teams.
• Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on pricing decisions and contract negotiations.
• Prepare and manage all regulatory reporting and research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Work with external auditors and provide needed documentation and support for the annual audit and tax returns preparation.
• As the company grows, hire and manage a team of accounting and finance professionals as needed.
• Additional financial planning and accounting responsibilities as needed in a startup environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Significant track record (10 years or more) of progressively responsible experience in both accounting and finance combined.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Proven professional experience as a Financial Controller at privately held as well as large enterprise technology companies.
• Thorough, practical knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Familiarity with materials flow as it relates to the computer hardware, software, and medical device industries.
• Experience creating financial statements, general ledger functions, and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Able to select and work fluently with prevalent ERP and accounting systems.
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Previous experience in audit at Big 4 Accounting firm.