About The Opportunity
The Corporate Accounting department of a global ecommerce company located in Brooklyn is actively seeking a driven and dynamic accounting professional to serve as the Director of the department. As the Director of Corporate Accounting, the qualified candidate will lead the general accounting for North American legal entities, the accounting consolidation process, and oversee global consistency in key processes and controls.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Ecommerce Company
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director of Corporate Accounting will:
• Set the monthly and quarterly global close calendar and manage the close process
• Oversee the managers/supervisors in the general accounting team
• Identify and implement best practices and increased efficiencies
• Manage team cohesiveness and growth
• Develop and produce a monthly accounting analytics package
• Ensure the financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP
• Encourage global consistency in process and practice where possible
• Develop, document and maintain a strong internal control environment
REQUIRED SKILLS
• 8-10 years, with a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting, management experience in a global SEC-filing organization
• BBA in Accounting
• High energy level with a hands-on approach combined with the ability to provide leadership and structure in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to think critically and recognize discrepancies and anomalies through analysis
• Ability to prioritize and work proactively and independently
• Experience presenting and communicating to key business owners and senior management from other disciplines
• Experience operating and getting efficiencies and effectiveness using a mid-tier ERP system
• Experience working with multiple international entities, consolidations and foreign exchange
Desired Skills
• CPA