Director of Accounting
Buzzfeed
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 10/28/2016 11:09:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
BuzzFeed is looking for a smart, detail-oriented person to serve as a Director of Accounting on the corporate team. This person will report directly to the Corporate Controller. This person will require strong leadership skills to manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting team including the period-end close processes.
This is an ideal position for an individual who has gained strong experience in a public accounting setting as well as in the private sector and now seeks to apply those skills to a fast-growing company. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment, will bring energy and passion to everything he/she does, and will not be afraid to roll up his/her sleeves to tackle challenging assignments.
This job is full-time, based in New York. We offer competitive compensation and equity.
Responsibilities
• Assist with the management of core accounting processes/functions including general ledger, cash, accruals, fixed assets, foreign exchange and consolidation
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals, prepare variance analysis and ensure accounting activities are well supported and documented
• Assist with the management of the month/quarter/year end close process in accordance with GAAP
• Manage and maintain the company chart of accounts
• Document and implement required operational changes resulting from new GAAP and SEC rules
• Assist in defining and drafting company accounting policies and ensuring compliance with those policies
• Develop and improve processes to ensure best practice for a rapidly growing business
• Work with business stakeholders to improve accuracy and timeliness of inputs for key financial processes
• Lead audit preparation and be the primary contact for auditors
• Develop reports to support financial planning and analysis of financial data
Requirements
• Mix of Public accounting and Private company experience
• Experience working with NetSuite or other cloud-based ERP systems preferable
• Big 4 Accounting experience preferable
• 8 years of experience; experience as a manager is a must
• Strong SOX, GAAP and SEC reporting experience preferred
• BS/BA in Accounting and CPA
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Detail oriented and controls focused
• Proven track record of leadership with a keen ability and desire to mentor staff on career development