Director of Accounting at Hire Military Talent – Atlanta, Georgia

Position Summary: The Director of Accounting is will oversee and direct all general accounting activities including month-end close, cash, maintenance of accounting systems and standards and delivery of key financial management reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the month-end closing process.
• Assist the Director of SEC Reporting in the preparation of SEC periodic reports such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K and Annual Reports as well as similar reports.
• Oversees general accounting department systems, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develops, improves and implements SOX compliant financial controls, ensuring accurate control and accounting of assets and accounts.
• Assists auditors, gathering and providing information and documents needed for inquiries.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in the accounting profession; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement process and policy changes.
• Supports and assists with the internal audit function and the initial implementation and ongoing SOX compliance requirements.
• Writes, implements and ensures effective and practical implementation of corporate policies.
• Manage a team of Associate Director, Senior and/or staff accountants.
• Assists in recruiting, training and evaluating staff; assists in developing and implementing continued training for professional accounting associates.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• 10+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years with a top-tier public accounting firm.
• 5 years of leadership experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from concept to implementation, spanning multiple internal departments and external reporting lines.
• SQL, Advanced Excel

Skills Required:

• Strong and extensive knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to stay knowledgeable about, research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on technical accounting issues.
• SOX and internal controls experience.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks
• Excellent project managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Strategic thinking and leadership experience with an emphasis on relationship management and communication at all levels within an organization.
• Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.

Qualifications Preferred:

• IFRS Experience
• Great Plains
• ERP Conversion
• Financial Services
• SQL