Steppingblocks

Director of Accounting/Finance

Steppingblocks

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely close of US GAAP financial statements.
  • Responsible for oversight of general accounting activities including revenue recognition, invoicing, billing & accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, and other general ledger activities.
  • Oversee data preparation and strategy around annual income tax returns, R&D tax credits, and other requests with 3rd party tax advisors.
  • Drive the annual budgeting and planning process: collaborate across all departments and create alignment on resource and investment allocation with clear plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
  • Assist with preparation and continued improvement and automation of monthly KPIs, SAAS metrics and financial reporting packages, board presentations, and external reporting packages for investors.
  • Analyze revenues and expenses monthly and perform variance analysis to ensure they are recorded accurately monthly and identify any unusual monthly trends.
  • Constantly assess the broader organization to find ways to improve efficiency, productivity, profitability and ultimately customer experience and retention.
  • Build relationships with management team and ensure key financial metrics and goals are being developed collaboratively, communicated regularly, and build a process to ensure the teams are holding themselves accountable to them.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience, preferably a mix of public accounting and industry experience
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP and its application to software companies
  • A strong problem solver with good analytical skills
Benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits
  • 401K
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
US GAAPfinancial statementsrevenue recognitioninvoicingaccounts receivableaccounts payablevariance analysisfinancial reportingbudgetingKPI automation
Soft Skills
problem solvinganalytical skillscollaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingaccountabilityefficiency improvementproductivity enhancementprofitability focuscustomer experience
Certifications
Bachelor's degree