Overview:

• Assist Controller with purchase accounting and other high-level accounting matters.
• Valued team member for review of all SEC filings, comment letter responses, and other externally published financial statements.
• Works closely with the CAO on other financial reporting issues as required.
• Lead technical assistance to the Corporate Accounting team on accounting for complex transactions.
• Oversee consistent process with effective controls for raising, evaluating and documenting technical issues.
• Keep current on new accounting and SEC regulations, proposed regulations, and agenda items of standard setters.
• Present and educate executives on new accounting standards and the accounting for complex transactions.
• Develop and implement readiness plans for the adoption of upcoming standards (e.g. revenue recognition, lease accounting, etc.)

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting is required. CPA required
• 8-10 yrs experience in financial accounting and experience dealing with complex accounting issues.
• Public Accounting background
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP is essential
• Highly self-sufficient and knowledgeable to make decisions and serve as a resource for other accountants.
• Flexibility to multi-task, consistently meet deadlines and perform self-review of work product for quality in a dynamic environment.
• Well organized, able to prioritize, and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure the achievement of company goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are essential.

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com