Associate Director, Corporate Accounting (26517)

Company: DeWinter Group
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: July 26, 2022

Job Description:

The Associate Director, Corporate Accounting will oversee their Operational and Technical Accounting areas, making sure processes run smoothly with the month end close and full accounting cycle. You will report into the Controller.Responsibilities:

• Oversee development and operational aspects of accounting staff whose job functions pertain to corporate accounting, inventory management, technical accounting, revenue recognition, clinical trial accounting, consolidations and financial reporting.
• Implement and maintain internal control policies and procedures over general accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and procure to pay.
• Identify areas in need of process change, develop solutions for successful change and execute on those changes.
• Identify and support ERP efficiencies; provide subject matter expertise on behalf of finance/accounting business unit.
• Administer and execute on the accounting monthly close process. Collaborate with cross functional teams to reduce the close time while adhering to internal controls.
• Responsible for the consolidation of subsidiary financial statements and the accurate remeasurement and translation of foreign currency accounts.
• Develop strong collaborative relationship with external auditors; ensure timely, accurate and responsive supporting schedules and assistance for quarterly reviews and year-end audits. This includes preparation of schedules and analysis, technical accounting memos, and discussions with audit team.
• Work with CFO, accounting staff, and executive management to develop, prepare and maintain internal financial reporting packages.
• Keep abreast of current technical accounting changes and the applicability of new technical pronouncements to the Company.
• Document Company's treatment on certain accounting matters, including revenue recognition, on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with the preparation of the Company's SEC filings. This includes competitor analysis, technical research, and footnote disclosure.
• Ensure budgeting, scheduling, staffing, performance management and training requirements are met.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree required with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • Public accounting - audit -preferred.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting.
  • Previous management experience with demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (encompasses verbal, written, interpersonal, listening).
  • Experience managing projects a plus.
  • Demonstrated detail-orientation, planning and organizational skills a must.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet stringent deadlines; attention to detail; strong team-building skills.ADDITIONAL PERKS & BENEFITS: Very low turnover, people stay for a long time and they provide growth opportunities for their employees. Strong compensation and benefits packages. It's a fast paced, dynamic environment and the team is filled with really smart people. Opportunity to wear a lot of different hats and a lot of visibility to the role.

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