Client: Professional Services Firm
Role: Director of Accounting
Salary: $150,000 - $180,000/annually
Location: Nassau County, New York - On-Site
About the role: The Director of Accounting will oversee the accounting department for a professional services firm on Long Island. This role requires a hands-on approach, with the Director actively involved in all aspects of accounting operations including billing, collections, financial planning, and accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities:- Team Management: Lead and mentor the accounting team, ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations.
- Operational Oversight: Supervise the Accounting Manager, who oversees the operational staff including AR and AP Coordinators and Staff Accountants.
- Technical Accounting: Perform detailed accounting tasks, including G/L reconciliations and entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Tax Planning: Collaborate with external accountants for year-end audits and tax planning.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.
Qualifications:- Minimum of 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a professional services firm.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Strong technical accounting skills, including proficiency in G/L reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to handle tasks of varying complexity. A "no job too big, no job too small" attitude is essential.