Our client has plans to go public and they are looking for a Director of Accounting to join their team. In this position, you would lead a team of 6.

Why take a Director of Accounting role with this company?

• Very visible role!
• Succussion plan for the Corporate Controller role
• The company is going public (no previous IPO experience required)
• The company is always in acquisition mode! #entrepreneurial

What the Director of Accounting will do…

• Assist in preparation of internal and external financial statements
• Streamline Month End Close Process. Evaluate controls for IPO process.
• Perform technical research to ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance
• Support the accounting team with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed
• Assist in maintaining system of internal controls
• Work with the internal and external auditors to assist in year-end audit procedures
• Prepare and review audit schedules as needed
• Coordinate among various business units to ensure consistent accounting treatment
• Recommend, design, and implement accounting policies and procedures
• Managed team of 6

What the company needs in a Director of Accounting:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 7+ years in an accounting-related position with managerial experience
• 3-5 years of public accounting experience and previous publicly-traded company experience
• Strong technical accounting skills including strong working knowledge of GAAP & SEC
• Superior analytical, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management team
• Flexible and self-directed with the ability to stay focused and meet goals, while working independently
• Outstanding leadership, supervisory, and training skills required