One of our clients in San Antonio is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Accounting and Finance to oversee and lead the accounting operations. This role will ensure the organization maintains high standards of financial integrity and compliance, supervising a team of three accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in accounting, an active CPA certification, and strong leadership skills, combined with a thorough understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for the accounting department, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and compliance with regulatory standards.
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Supervise and mentor a team of three accounting professionals, fostering skill development and career growth.
Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Oversee the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, providing variance analyses to inform decision-making.
Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring strong safeguards over financial reporting and organizational assets.
Conduct and review audits, both internal and external, to ensure compliance with standards and identify areas for improvement.
Prepare and submit regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with applicable tax and financial reporting laws.
Serve as a key advisor to senior management by presenting clear and concise financial reports and insights.
Support the implementation of accounting software or ERP systems, ensuring optimal configuration for accurate reporting.
Stay current on accounting regulations, standards, and best practices, proactively implementing changes as necessary.
Collaborate with external auditors and tax professionals to ensure smooth audit and compliance processes.
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
Qualifications:
CPA certification required.
Extensive experience in accounting, with a strong background in public accounting preferred.
Proven ability to lead and develop a team, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel).