Director of Accounting
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Position Summary:
The Director of Accounting will lead the accounting function for an established professional services firm. This is a hands-on role. The person in this role will run day-to-day accounting, own financial reporting and budgeting, and serve as the main point of contact for the firm’s outside accountants. This person will report to firm leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close.
- Keep the books on a cash basis and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Oversee billing and collections, including invoice review, AR monitoring, and working with client-facing staff to resolve open balances.
- Manage cash flow and banking activity, including receipts, disbursements, owner distributions, and upcoming obligations.
- Coordinate payroll with an outside provider, review payroll for accuracy, and oversee retirement plan contributions and related entries.
- Oversee accounting and reconciliation for client-held funds.
- Review firm expenses and employee reimbursements for proper documentation and policy compliance.
- Lead the annual budget process.
- Provide leadership with timely financial reporting and analysis.
- Work with the outside accounting firm on tax filings, year-end reporting, and related accounting matters.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA preferred but not required.
- 7+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience.
- Experience with cash-basis accounting.
- Experience with billing, collections, financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger.
- Professional services accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with time and billing or practice management software preferred.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
- Clear communicator who can work independently and own the function.
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