Mason & Blair, LLC ยท 2 weeks ago
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING (Operational and Technical)
Mason & Blair, LLC is a fast-paced, publicly-traded bio/pharma company with over $1 billion in revenue, seeking a Director of Accounting. The role involves overseeing the accounting function, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX, and collaborating with various departments to provide technical accounting expertise.
Responsibilities
Oversee month-end close activities for certain areas
Oversee the entire stock comp/equity comp function for a complex org with several thousand employees
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX
Partner with the business to evaluate, advise, and implement new initiatives and serve as a resource on certain technical accounting areas
Contribute to ASC 606 contract reviews to ensure accurate revenue recognition
Collaborate with FP&A and other stakeholders to make informed decisions, providing subject matter expertise to advise on accounting matters impacting budgets/forecasts
Partner with A/R on the order-to-cash process to ensure accuracy of revenue recognition, including credits issued to customers
Implement and improve systems, tools, and processes to streamline the accounting function, reduce time to close, and provide meaningful business insights
Implement and maintain strong internal controls to meet public company audit standards
Partner with SEC and Tax teams to support tax provision, external reporting, evaluate, and implement new accounting pronouncements
Lead external financial audit for revenue items to ensure deadlines are met and ensure strong relationships with both external and internal auditors
Recruit, lead, and develop direct reports, providing direction, coaching and development
Qualification
Required
12-15+ year CPA with public company experience at the Director level
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and with an active CPA license
Minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience is required, with a mix of public accounting and Director-level experience at a $100 million+ public company
4+ years of experience leading teams, preferably in a corporate setting. Leading remotely is a plus
Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Must demonstrate an ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, providing subject matter expertise to communicate and influence non-technical accounting business partners effectively
Highly motivated, self-starter who manages projects end-to-end and has demonstrated a track record of getting results, organizing and prioritizing deadlines
Company
Mason & Blair, LLC
Mason & Blair, LLC is a boutique search firm specializing in identifying and placing quality finance and accounting professionals at companies throughout the Silicon Valley/San Francisco Bay Area.