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Director of Accounting
NYFA
New York, NY, United States
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Description
Primary Function:
The Director of Accounting will manage the international accounting function for Phillips, ensuring the accurate and timely application of local GAAP (US, UK, HK and Switzerland) as well as the consolidation on group level according to US GAAP.
The position requires an experienced, collaborative accounting professional with the background and interpersonal skills necessary to influence and manage an effective team. Attention to detail, superior organizational and project management skills, and exceptional communication skills are key requirements for the role. Experience with global companies and consolidation is preferred.
This position is based in New York and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
Duties And Responsibilities:
· Provide dynamic leadership to the accounting team in the US and to individual staff members in other locations , supervising and managing the Company’s entire accounting operations and accounting activities
· Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, implementing and standardizing optimal accounting practices across the business
· Develop and oversee protocols and key management indicators for the review of clients’ monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and integrity
· Plan, organize and coordinate the year-end close process with internal stakeholders and external auditors
· Ensure successful completion of the company’s tax filings in conjunction with the Director of Payroll and Tax
· Prepare monthly financial statements, including cash flow statements
· Plan, budget and authorize expenditures
· Provide technical accounting direction to staff
· Support the implementation of Netsuite and ensure adoption and best practice usage of the system
· Hire, manage, train and retain accounting staff, managing current team of 3
· Provide dotted line management to Director of Payroll and Tax
· Develop, implement and review corrective actions when necessary to address quality and timeliness issues
· Ensure that the monthly calendar and checklist of due dates for all deliverables is met
· Assist senior management with special projects
Professional Skills And Experience:
· Strong communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills.
· Strong business acumen, with ability to devise operational processes to support business strategy
· Experience of coaching / supporting of subordinates in day to day management responsibilities, creating and driving necessary changes and coaching others to embrace the relevant changes
· Ability to make sound business decisions in a timely manner
· Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks, prioritize and adjust as needs change
· Ability to work to strict deadlines and in high pressure situations
· Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and build successful relationships with key stakeholders
Education And Training:
· At least 10 years of relevant experience, including previous management responsibility.
· Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Those with public accounting experience have an advantage.
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Working Conditions:
· Work is primarily performed at 450 Park Ave New York office
· Ability to travel as needed