Head of Accounting and Finance -Direct Hire Role

Head of Finance & Accounting / Director of Finance- Direct Hire Opportunity- Providence, RI Great opportunity to be part of expanding an already growing company in the area!! Job Overview - Management of financial operations and tax planning

• Preparation of consolidated financial statement and ensure compliance with SEC regulations and GAAP.
• Month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP principles as well as federal, state and local financial requirements
• Oversee weekly Cash Flow reporting and management
• Management of out of office accounting
• Weekly accounts payable invoice processing
• Filing of SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, and other required filings.
• Weekly invoicing, inventory, and margin opportunity
• Weekly cash disbursement review and approval
• Monthly review and approval of all general ledger entries and financials
• Reconcile and validate all balance sheet account balances
• Research federal R & D tax credit studies and conduct quarterly calculations of taxable income projections to include an accrual to cash conversion
• Treasury / banking management
• Execute year end close and external tax advisors and auditors
• Identify and leverage systems to provide timely and robust analytics and automate reporting and analysis
• Partner with other departments to provide strategic and analytical insights
• Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinate the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; prepare special reports
• Maintain accounting controls and define accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain financial security by establishing internal controls Qualifications of the Head of Finance and Accounting / Director of Finance
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance – required
• CPA certification preferred
• 5+ years progressively responsible experience in accounting / finance
• 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in identifying, implementing and leveraging disparate systems to provide timely and robust reporting and analytics
• Proven knowledge and understanding of GAAP, accrual basis accounting and financial reporting and SEC regulations.
• Strong management skills and ability to identify, build and motivate a talented team
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel, Quickbooks, SAGE, Microsoft Dynamics or ADP preferred Salary of $140,000-185,000