Primary Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements accurately and on schedule, managing the evolving demands of the month-end close.
- Review pre- and post-close financial data to identify trends, key changes, and forecast implications.
- Oversee consolidated reporting for both domestic and international entities in compliance with US GAAP.
- Generate and analyze periodic financial reports for leadership, lenders, and the board of directors.
- Recommend enhancements to the month-end close and accounting processes.
- Evaluate and document complex accounting matters, including implementing new standards.
- Support daily accounting operations and ensure core accounting functions are performed accurately.
- Review and approve account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
Compliance & Controls
- Maintain and refine accounting policies to reflect business changes, regulatory updates, and new guidance.
- Design and implement internal controls and process improvements across month-end close and other financial operations.
- Ensure adherence to corporate policies and internal control standards.
- Coordinate with external auditors for planning, interim testing, and annual audits.
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making, including variance analysis and KPI monitoring.
- Lead integration of new entities, ensuring consistent reporting and compliance.
- Collaborate with FP&A teams to deliver accurate and timely monthly results.
Team Development & Leadership
- Define team roles and responsibilities, develop training programs, and maximize team effectiveness.
- Mentor accounting and finance staff, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Enhance internal communications across all levels and cultivate a supportive workplace culture.
Process Optimization & Systems Oversight
- Drive improvements in financial processes, including ERP system implementations and upgrades.
- Standardize financial workflows and reporting across the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a liaison between finance teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders, including auditors.
- Prepare materials for board meetings, audit committees, and lender reporting, providing clear and concise financial insights.