Technical Accounting Director

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical accounting function, ensuring compliance with GAAP, SEC rules, and industry best practices
• Research and interpret complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and other applicable standards, including implementation of any new applicable standards
• Provide guidance, documentation, and maintenance of technical accounting matters as well as critical accounting policies (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, segments, capitalized software, stock compensation, goodwill, and other topics)
• Coordinate throughout the organization to ensure compliance with accounting policies for new contracts and business arrangements
• Aid with acquisitions due diligence and integrations of acquired businesses
• Train and support finance and accounting teams on technical accounting issues and updates
• Assist with special projects as needed and other duties as assigned
• Manage and prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including both the consolidated US financial statements and various international countries reporting requirements
• Oversee the process of getting the organization up and ready for an IPO exit by overseeing the development of SEC compliant reporting including mock 10-K and 10-Q reports, and then ultimately oversee all public filings including 8-Ks and registration statements to ensure accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place to maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data, including the development and support of a SOX control environment in preparation for an IPO exit
• Implement and promote continuous process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting function and systems
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process, acting as a main point of contact for external auditors for the consolidated financial statements as well as international operations
• Assess external and internal audit findings and develop management action and remediation plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting and financial reporting, with a focus on technical accounting and SEC reporting
• 5+ years in a leadership role with direct oversight of a team of individuals
• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting
• CPA is required
• Prior experience supporting or leading IPO readiness initiatives is highly preferred
• Experience in the government contracting industry is highly preferred
• Knowledge and attributes: Knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting and regulations, and SOX; strong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detail; actively focuses on team development and growth; excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrates high level of integrity, professionalism including teamwork; able to effectively plan, work well under pressure and short deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills; strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment; creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization; actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning and development with their team; excellent Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills

Pay

Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $200,000.00/Yr. - USD $230,000.00/Yr.