Accounting/Finance - Director of Accounting and Finance
Witt/Kieffer, Woodbridge, NJ, United States
Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to expand the U.S. News brand and business into new and exciting categories.
The Director of Accounting and Finance position based in Iselin, New Jersey will be responsible for the direct management of several key financial accounting and reporting functions including planning and forecasting. In this role, you will regularly review the company’s financial transactions, sales contracts and business processes and internal controls. You will establish relationships with vertical managers and develop financial models to assist in future planning and analysis. Understanding of web business and revenue streams, digital transactional accounting (CPA, CPL, ARPO) is important.
Only NJ or local NY candidates will be considered.
Are you up to the challenge?
Working for the Controller, direct the day‑to‑day processing of financial transactions to ensure that the company’s finances and related financial systems are maintained in an accurate manner.
Provides direct management to staff and ensures accounting duties including month‑end close and account reconciliations are performed accurately and timely.
Strong experience in digital sectors and tools to improve accounting process flows. Focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
Interface with all verticals to communicate and execute budgeting & forecasting deliverables including any and all decision support.
Oversee all audits of company’s financials.
Recommend, develop, and implement new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
Perform ad‑hoc analysis and special projects as required.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus.
Minimum of 10+ years of professional accounting experience with 5 or more years’ experience in an accounting‑management role. Experience in digital media is a plus.
Solid understanding of technical accounting pronouncements and standards (GAAP, FASB).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced Excel spreadsheet software, and PeopleSoft (or similar) accounting software.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas.
Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
What it’s like to work with us:
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity.
Focus on fostering personal and professional growth.
Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training.
Collaborative work environment – fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co‑workers.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Director of Accounting and Finance position based in Iselin, New Jersey will be responsible for the direct management of several key financial accounting and reporting functions including planning and forecasting. In this role, you will regularly review the company’s financial transactions, sales contracts and business processes and internal controls. You will establish relationships with vertical managers and develop financial models to assist in future planning and analysis. Understanding of web business and revenue streams, digital transactional accounting (CPA, CPL, ARPO) is important.
Only NJ or local NY candidates will be considered.
Are you up to the challenge?
Working for the Controller, direct the day‑to‑day processing of financial transactions to ensure that the company’s finances and related financial systems are maintained in an accurate manner.
Provides direct management to staff and ensures accounting duties including month‑end close and account reconciliations are performed accurately and timely.
Strong experience in digital sectors and tools to improve accounting process flows. Focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
Interface with all verticals to communicate and execute budgeting & forecasting deliverables including any and all decision support.
Oversee all audits of company’s financials.
Recommend, develop, and implement new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
Perform ad‑hoc analysis and special projects as required.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus.
Minimum of 10+ years of professional accounting experience with 5 or more years’ experience in an accounting‑management role. Experience in digital media is a plus.
Solid understanding of technical accounting pronouncements and standards (GAAP, FASB).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced Excel spreadsheet software, and PeopleSoft (or similar) accounting software.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas.
Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
What it’s like to work with us:
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity.
Focus on fostering personal and professional growth.
Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training.
Collaborative work environment – fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co‑workers.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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