Head of Accounting

Head of Accounting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Current CPA license
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is a plus

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the accounting activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Oversee financial compliance activities for the company, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Lead the implementation of our ERP system company-wide from a financial and controls perspective, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of processes.
• Foster strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prepare and deliver financial reports and analyses to senior management, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Support investor diligence activities, providing financial data and insights to support fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate closely with the FP&A teams on budgeting and forecasting to support decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an accounting director for a manufacturing company, with a proven track record of driving financial excellence.
• Experience in ERP implementation processes, with the ability to lead complex system integrations and optimizations.
• Proven track record of building processes and implementing systems, with the ability to anticipate accounting and control requirements.
• Experience with corporate tax and treasury activities.
• Strong expertise in preparing financial statements and accounting policies.