Groombuggy ยท 1 week ago
Director of Accounting
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Responsibilities
Oversee general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and all other month-end close processes
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financials statements that are timely and accurate
Manage and develop the accounting team, which currently includes two contractors (accounting specialist and accounting associate), as well as external partners (tax accountants, audit firm, etc.)
Work closely with the Head of Finance and Fractional CFO to support monthly financial reporting, including preparation of the variance analysis vs. forecast
Select appropriate accounting software system for next phase of growth and manage the implementation process
Support integration of a newly acquired business unit, including consolidating accounting systems
Review and refine existing chart of accounts to best reflect and illuminate financial reporting, and particularly per-van contribution margin
Develop internal control processes, including employee expense management guidelines and spend monitoring programs
Manage external review and audit process in coming years
Review accounting processes to ensure they are consistent with U.S. GAAP
Create procurement process to take advantage of increased buying power with key vendors
Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion tax filings, and other regulatory requirements
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Required
10+ years of accounting experience, CPA required
Started career with a Big 4 consulting firm (required)
Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
Experience working with a capital-intensive business, such as four-wall retail, real estate, and/or business with heavy equipment/auto investment
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proven ability to manage an accounting team
Comfortable with end-to-end operational accounting, including managing month-end close
Familiarity with general tax compliance and payroll requirements
Attention to detail resulting in consistent, reliable and accurate work product
Advanced problem solving skills, including Excel analysis and excellent communication
Ability to identify and implement process improvements, as well as being proactive about creating opportunities for improvement
Self-motivated and self-managed - able to think independently, creatively, and opportunistically
Get-it-done mindset - able to handle diverse workload and multiple deadlines well, humble and scrappy!
Preferred
Familiarity with lease accounting and/or multi-location companies
Experience with M&A integration
Career development at best-in-class accounting firm
Experience at a venture-backed start-up
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems