Director Accounting

Responsibilities

• Oversees the activities of the General Accounting and Cost Accounting groups to ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements.
• Responsible for the coordination and timely completion of the annual financial external audit.
• Reviews the system of internal controls to ensure the integrity of the Foundations' financial statements and general ledger balances in accordance with GAAP and corporate policies.
• Ensures that responsible parties maintain this system. Includes working with internal managers and staff as well as managers of functions external to Finance.
• Manages the financial relationship with all affiliates and external auditors.
• Reports the status of all financial investments to senior management.
• Interprets financials related to outside investments and ensures that the appropriate MTF and external parties are in compliance with related financial covenants.
• Reviews data provided to outside lending institutions necessary to demonstrate compliance with all debt covenants.
• Reviews the development and subsequent implementation of financial policies and procedures that support the Foundations' objectives while ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Maintains communication with other functional / departmental managers to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development and to ensure they are adequately serviced by the accounting department.
• Assists with the reviews of contracts entered into by the Foundation for their financial implications and requirements.
• Researches technical accounting issues to determine how to record transactions in accord with GAAP.
• Affords assistance on special projects and performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of financial experience with progressively responsible roles in a management capacity.
• CPA required / MBA desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all accounting functional areas, GAAP and GAAS as well as external reporting requirements.
• Solid technical accounting experience and familiarity with current standards of public accounting.
• Well organized and self-motivated.
• Able to handle multiple projects and communicate well with all levels of management.
• Able to champion and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, including ERP systems, electronic data interface Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment desired.

Pay

Salary Range: $152,000 - $190,000/yr.

Schedule

Monday through Friday Standard Business Hours.