Director - Financial Accounting

Description

Management/Leadership
Req #: 73747

Summary:
The Director - Financial Accounting provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance in all financial reporting and recordkeeping. This role is responsible for developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, maintaining internal controls, and leading a team of accountants and financial professionals. The Director of Accounting is instrumental in driving the organization's financial strategy, supporting decision-making with timely and relevant financial insights, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ethical standards.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred. Required Knowledge of accounting principles and accounting systems to maintain general ledgers and journals and prepare related financial statements and reports as normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Working Knowledge of GAAP gained through significant general accounting or internal audit experience required.
2. License/Certifications:CPA, CIA, or CMA Preferred
3. Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience. Previous supervisory experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Analytical skills to collect pertinent information necessary to prepare, reconcile and analyze financial statements and reports. Computer literacy is required. Extensive knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders. Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing accounting challenges and operational inefficiencies. Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate accounting teams, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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