Accounting Director/Assistant Controller

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role of Accounting Director/Assistant Controller.

Job Purpose:

The Accounting Director/Assistant Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and compliance of monthly financial reporting, while providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions. This leadership position requires a strong technical accountant who can also effectively manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position will have direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Help lead the monthly and annual close processes
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations including intercompany accounts
• Analyze and review general ledger accounts, including the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Prepare and review recurring and adjusting journal entries, subledger adjustments and maintain adequate supporting schedules and documentation
• Oversee the revenue recognition process and results for certain regions, large customers and/or areas of the business
• Prepare and/or review monthly allocations for fuel, depreciation, and overhead to our customer projects
• Contribute to continual process improvement opportunities and implementations
• Supervise, mentor, and develop your direct reports on the accounting team
• Collaborate with other departments (Operations, Contracts, HR, etc.) on financial and accounting matters
• Assist with implementing strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Coordinate with external auditors during our annual audits
• Lead special accounting projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment while maintaining accuracy and timeliness with tasks and assignments
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture
• Experience with process improvements and system implementation projects is highly desirable
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• NetSuite or similar ERP system preferred but not required

Required education and experience:

• Six plus years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a mid-sized or growing company
• Experience managing junior team members
• Private-equity backed experience preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required

Preferred education and experience:

• CPA license preferred but not required

Compensation: $ 130,000 - $160,000 salary plus 10% bonus

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