The Sr. Director of Accounting will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's accounting services, supporting and promoting profitable goals and objectives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and financial regulations.
• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Prepare periodic financial statements for finance to be able to perform financial analysis and reporting.
• Support outside tax consultant with periodic tax filing requirements for the corporation and ownership.
• Manage cash flow, develop short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts, prepare regular cash flow reporting, and optimize cash management strategies.
• In partnership with finance, manage relationships with external partners, such as auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Manage payroll, commissions, and benefits administration to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Enter forecasted hours into Unanet.
• Manage employee expense reports through collection of travel invoices, approval of expenses in line with government regulations (if applicable) and manage reimbursement to employees.
• Maintain knowledge of developments and trends in accounting, including technological advances.
• Manage Accounts Payable function including vendor invoice processing, vendor payment, and Accounts Payable Aging monitoring and reporting.
• Manage Accounts Receivable function including generating customer invoices as well as Accounts Receivable Aging monitoring and reporting.
• Implement systems, policies, and process enhancements to improve the quality and efficiency of accounting products and services and assess and evaluate existing methods and functions.
• Participate in special projects and activities as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical counsel to Executive Leadership.
• Thorough understanding of and personal involvement with systems and methodologies of accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant status highly desired.
• At least ten years of experience in the accounting function of a company required.
• Must have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; must be an active CPA candidate or possess an active CPA license.
• Government Contract Experience preferred.
• A master's degree in accounting or finance or an MBA are preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status