Oversee the month-end close process, implementing best practices and driving continuous improvements including reconciliations, reviews with stakeholders, and maintaining supporting documentation, and ensuring timely completion
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage the annual financial audit process, ensuring timely completion and addressing audit findings
Develop and maintain robust internal controls
Prepare and review key financial reports - P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, and internal reporting packages, including ad-hoc reporting
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions
Interact with and maintain relationships with customers for purposes of invoicing and reporting and ability to handle different instructions for different customers
Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and identify areas for improvement
Support the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring budget-to-actual variances
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
Act as a liaison between accounting and other departments, and externally, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and supporting various projects including obtaining information necessary for monthly close and other reporting
Skills & Qualifications: (What You'll Need)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with accounting guidance (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 606, ASC718, ASC350-40 )
Experience in financial reporting and SOX compliance within a publicly traded company preferred
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Financial Edge)
Advanced Excel skills, and experience with financial systems implementations and leveraging new technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong leadership skills and experience in developing and mentoring team members
Experience closing the books in a timely manner and maintaining different schedules (prepaids, fixed assets, software capitalization, deferred revenue, etc.)
Ability to resolve discrepancies and reconciliation differences in reporting
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, growth-oriented, and remote environment
Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting preferred
