Chief Accounting Officer

About the role

Join a growing financial technology company that's leading the marketplace in both the marketing and servicing of credit cards. Continental Finance Company (“CFC”) specializes in credit card options for those consumers with less than perfect credit. We are seeking a Chief Accounting Officer to support and lead our accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and responsibility for all basic accounting procedures; month end closing; journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and supporting schedules for financial statements preparation
• Maintaining responsibility for the general ledger reconciliation policy and procedures
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in members' equity, and statement of cash flows, and preparation of disclosures to the financial statements
• Preparing technical U.S. GAAP analysis, including researching U.S. GAAP, and preparing technical accounting policy documents
• Responsible for managing and auditing the work of the accounting staff and assisting in performance management
• Preparing investor reporting, debt covenant reporting, and management reporting
• Reviewing accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and monitoring the company’s cash flow
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 3 years management required
• Minimum of 7 years progressive accounting experience in public accounting or similar work environment

Qualifications

• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of all finance, financial planning, accounting and tax areas of a business including an excellent understanding of GAAP
• Strong leadership and proven supervisory skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and advanced Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
• Prior credit card or financial services experience a plus

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of finance, accounting, and tax areas

Benefits

CFC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Our company provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits in an exciting, fast-paced business casual environment.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule which includes three (3) core days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two (2) remote workdays (Monday and Friday).