Accounting Specialist
Strongpoint Partners
ERP
Chief Accounting Officer
Figure
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $500,000 - $750,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead a geographically distributed team covering corporate and product accounting, accounts payable, and technical accounting.
- Oversee all accounting operations, including month-end close, quarterly reporting, and annual audits.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and governance practices, continually refining team policies and procedures.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and lead relevant portions of Audit Committee discussions.
- Collaborate closely with the CFO to guide technical accounting decisions and implement company-wide accounting policies.
- Design and maintain a SOX-compliant control framework.
- Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency across the accounting function.
- Participate as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering with the CFO and other executives on strategic and operational priorities.
Requirements
- 15+ years of accounting experience, including leadership of a publicly traded company’s finance function
- Minimum of 5 years leading accounting teams in startup or high-growth environments
- CPA designation preferred with prior public accounting experience
- Deep technical accounting expertise with thorough knowledge of current GAAP standards
- Managing a tax department preferred
- Hands-on experience with accounting and financial reporting systems, including designing and implementing processes
- Proven track record of implementing and maintaining SOX compliance
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with a talent for developing and motivating teams
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
- Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
- Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
- 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan
- Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
- Continuing education reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
accounting operationsmonth-end closequarterly reportingannual auditsinternal controlsSOX complianceGAAP standardsfinancial reporting systemsprocess improvementtax management
Soft skills
leadershipmentorshipteam developmentrelationship managementstrategic collaborationorganizational skillsprioritizationresults-orientedcommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
CPA
