Description
Plan, direct, and coordinate an organization’s accounting operations, including general ledger, close, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- • Plan, direct, and coordinate daily activities of the accounting department.
- • Supervise, mentor, and schedule accounting staff.
- • Recruit and onboard accounting team members.
- • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and journal entries.
- • Prepare and review financial statements and management reports in accordance with GAAP.
- • Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and account reconciliations.
- • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
- • Monitor cash flow, perform bank reconciliations, and support treasury activities.
- • Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- • Evaluate and improve financial reporting systems and workflows; lead process or system implementations.
- • Analyze budgets, costs, and variances to inform management decisions.
- • Prepare or coordinate regulatory, audit, and tax filings and respond to inquiries.
- • Coordinate external and internal audits and remediate findings.
- • Ensure proper custody and documentation of assets, records, and supporting schedules.
- • Review AR aging and collections performance and resolve billing discrepancies.
- • Provide training for staff on systems, policies, and compliance requirements.
- • Collaborate with FP&A and business leaders on budgeting and forecasting.
- • Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards and regulations.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
