Accountant

Objectives of this Role

Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies


Responsibilities

Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation
Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity


Required skills and qualifications

8+ years of professional accounting experience
Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
Professional certification, such as CPA and/or CFA
Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
Experience in financial project management