The Director, Accounting will oversee and lead a team of professionals responsible for the General Accounting function and the financial services area including Credit, A/R and A/P, Procurement, General Ledger and Tax in a fast growing Software-as-a-Service Company based in Matawan, New Jersey.
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Position requires working closely with multiple business partners and functions and the incumbent must be able to communicate clearly and translate financial data into value added business information to enable the business to better identify growth opportunities, address gaps and manage risks, as well as participate in the development of Executive and Board level presentations. Reports to VP Finance.
iCIMS extends a work culture unlike any other East Coast-based technology provider. We focus on hiring candidates who display our seven core competencies – passion, drive, transparency, adaptability, empathy, kaizen, and customer commitment. If you eat, sleep, and breathe our competencies and desire to work in a casual yet results-driven environment that embraces innovation– then you’re just what we’re looking for!
iCIMS is a high-growth Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that’s voted one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey. We are the industry's premier recruitment software provider – delivering technology that supports more than 3,200 contracted customers around the globe. We are growing fast at +35% annually and are profitable – which creates a lot of opportunities for career growth within our organization. Come grow with us. Apply today!
Responsibilities
People
Determine the proper short-term and long-term structure of Accounting team
Provides planning & prioritization for accounting team delegating and assigning projects, duties, and objectives that drive high performance.
Leads and coaches the team structuring appropriate training and development and eliminating road blocks to team performance.
Communicate with Executives, Senior Management and various internal departments regarding Accounting initiatives and interests.
Determines and communicates career path of team members
Consistently ensures that the team’s work is conducted with integrity at all times and that behavior aligns with iCIMS policies, procedures, and core competencies
Process
General Ledger
Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and ensure expenditure control.
Oversee preparation of financial reports and monthly closing.
Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review company performance.
Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected in relation to month, quarter and year end close.
Coordinates and oversees the Sarbanes Oxley activities relative to internal controls documentation and testing and segregation of duties in relation to month, quarter and year end close.
Provides technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all internal stakeholders. At times, this may include involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions.
Ensures that company financial records, under responsibility, are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance.
Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met in relation to month, quarter and year end close.
Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to general ledger, resulting from the audit findings.
Successfully blends regulatory requirements and business strategy in the decision process.
AP/Procurement
Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place in relation to AP & Procurement to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
Coordinates and oversees the Sarbanes Oxley activities relative to internal controls documentation and testing and segregation of duties in relation to AP and Procurement.
Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met in relation to AP & Procurement.
Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to AP & Procurement, resulting from the audit findings.
AR/Credit
Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules. Involves significant interaction with Sales and Customer Service groups.
Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place in relation to AR & Credit to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
Coordinates and oversees the Sarbanes Oxley activities relative to internal controls documentation and testing and segregation of duties in relation to AR & Credit.
Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met in relation to AR & Credit.
Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to AR & Credit, resulting from the audit findings.
Tax
Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements (including income, property, sales and use, payroll and other local taxes), insurance reports and other reports required by government regulation.
Systems
Evaluates current accounting system to determine scalability in regard to future company plan
Evaluate other accounting systems for potential better fit
Ensure accounting system used is being fully utilized
Ensure chart of accounts is up to date and in line with company analyses
Determine if potential automation is available regarding existing processes
Ensure interaction with other systems are automated if possible
Qualifications
At least five years in a management role (leading a team) as a Controller or Director, Accounting position, preferably at a subscription based company.
Strong leadership skills, both direct and indirect. Ability to work well cross-functionally and influence across the organization.
Proficiency in all aspects of corporate accounting and internal controls and all pertinent tax, GAAP, SEC rules and regulations including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
Compelling interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to cultivate a visible presence and the savvy to interact with staff at all levels of the organization.
Adjusts easily to change, learns quickly, and understands how internal and external factors impact decisions.
Demonstrated experience in building an Accounting function at scale, with the ability to anticipate and get in front of potential roadblocks.
Public company experience preferred. Experience in growth stage company required.
Knowledge of NetSuite and Concur a plus.
Multi-state experience preferred.
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