Top Accounting Executive provides technical and operational leadership across accounting functions. Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental financial and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Being a Top Accounting Executive operationalizes accounting systems and processes to deliver continuous improvements. Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Additionally, Top Accounting Executive establishes internal auditing processes and coordinates external audits. Uses in-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and best practices to develop accounting professionals. May require a master's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to top management. The Top Accounting Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Accounting Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Sierra Executive Solutions, Inc. (SES) is a 3rd party search firm recruiting for a trust/investment/financial services client company's Assistant Director of Accounting career opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:
· Manage the financial and accounting functions, including the month-end financial closing process, including reconciliation of account balances.
· Manage depreciation and fixed assets.
· Manage accruals, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
· Ensure expenditures are paid and recorded in a timely manner.
·Supervise, coach and mentor accounting staff to assist with enhancing their skills and developing their career.
·Manage the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly updates, budget to actual reporting and forecasting.
·Manage commercial banking relationships. Including timely bank account reconciliation, ACH, and wire transfers.
·Manage and/or the preparation (internal/external) of all required state and federal tax reporting.
·Prepare quarterly and annual Board financial and regulatory reporting.
·Establish, monitor, and enforce effective internal controls.
·Manage a documented system of accounting policies and controls/workflows.
·Manage external financial statement audits. Assist with compliance audits.
·Manage the preparation of all financial reporting, including annual financial statements and monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
·Analyze financial results as well as specific trends or issues.
·Manage insurance policies, including annual renewals and filing of claims.
·Assist in managing projects and timelines.
·Welcome any other duties needed to help drive our vision of exceptional client service and abide by our organization’s values.
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
· Have a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
· Possess a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
· CPA certified, a plus.
· ERP experience, a plus.
· Strong analytical ability.
· Knowledge of GAAP, FASB.
· Experience with financial reporting.
·Are highly proficient in accounting software, Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
·Enjoy working in a diverse team environment where accountability, collaboration, and initiative are highly valued.
·Enjoy providing excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
·Possess excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to balance time-sensitive priorities while maintaining high attention to detail.
·Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
·Handle pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-motivated environment with multiple supervisors.
·Prioritize operating ethically and professionally, demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, and consistently exercise good judgment.
·Are flexible and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
·Welcome feedback and are quick to act on it.
·Operate with a positive, proactive, “no-job-is-too-small” attitude.
·Are an intellectually curious, creative problem-solver who is not afraid to ask questions.
·Are quick to learn new technologies.
·Have a background in the financial services industry (not required, but a plus).