Director Corporate Accounting

Company: Octagon Professional Recruiting / Executive Search
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

*** NEWLY created role to support a recent promotion ***SummaryThe Director Corporate Accounting is responsible for the accurate accounting of all assets, liabilities, equity, income, expense and statistical accounts by owning and driving the monthly close process. This position will assist in the development and implementation of department-wide accounting policies and procedures that reflect industry best-in-class practices to ensure accuracy and timely monthly closes, plus ensure full compliance with all internal control over financial reporting. In this capacity, this individual will also be the Company's primary point person to interact and manage the external auditors' periodic requests for quarterly reviews and annual audits. Additional responsibilities may include the preparation of reports and schedules to assist in the external financial reporting process, including footnote disclosures, and related tables and calculations of yields and other metrics.Principal Responsibilities-- Direct and manage the monthly accounting close for corporate as well as the business units, ensuring strict adherence to policies and procedures, compliance with U.S. GAAP and adherence to calendar deadlines.-- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and reviewed by appropriate personnel on monthly basis. Implement a systematic approach to review key balance sheet account reconciliations with the appropriate accounting personnel responsible for preparing and reviewing such reconciliations.-- Work independently with outside actuaries to ensure the following key reserves are properly stated on a quarterly basis: group health, professional liability, and workers' compensation.-- Ensure monthly closing packages are prepared and reviewed for each business unit and corporate.-- Work with accounting personnel and financial planning & analysis to prepare for the monthly operational review meetings, which will entail explaining the results of the business units as well as corporate expenses by providing clear and concise explanations of actual results compared to budget, forecast, and prior periods.-- Ensure compliance with the Company's SOX program; remediating all control deficiencies within areas of responsibilities prior to each year-end.-- Will interact and manage the external auditors' periodic requests for quarterly reviews and annual audits.-- Assist with US GAAP technical accounting research, which will result in the preparation of technical accounting memos and related analysis in order to support and document managements' positions taken on certain accounting matters and/or transactions.-- Encourages accounting team members to seek continuous improvement in processes and procedures.-- Assist with the annual budgeting process for corporate expenses; responsible for coordinating and documenting all unallocated corporate expenses.-- Must be able to develop successful relationships and partner with individuals within Shared Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Operational Management, and Executives.-- Other special projects or tasks as assigned by the Director or Controller.Education and Experience-- BS/BA degree in Accounting, CPA certification required; Master's degree and/or MBA certification optional.-- 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a public accounting firm preferred.-- Knowledge of the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 404, PCAOB Standards, US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and other applicable professional guidance.-- Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, Excel, Word and PowerPoint as well as flowcharting.-- Experience with Great Plains and/or other similar accounting software preferred.

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