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The Associate Director of Accounting assists and oversees the entire accounting and month-end close process for one division, with a focus on reporting compliance, accuracy of month-end financials, and maintaining effective communication with both internal & external clients. It is expected that the Associate Director of Accounting will be able to proactively identify issues and seek solutions that deliver long-term benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate and timely month-end closing processes including variance explanations on the balance sheet & income statement.
• Prepare, publish timely, and communication of monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Preparation and/or review of monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications:

• High level of accountability for accounting and financial areas.
• Microsoft Suite experience with an emphasis on intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups).
• Core knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and adherence to those.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, making the tough decisions but with a spirit of cooperation.
• Forward-thinker who is open to new ideas and a desire to try new techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem solver with the ability to manage projects.
• Experience in creating Financial Statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

Education and Management Requirements:

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7+ Years of progressive leadership experience including management of employees