Director, Accounting (Hybrid)

Overview :

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications positively affecting lives across the globe.

As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities.

Our goal is simple do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles.

The primary role of this position is to lead the General Accounting, Cost Accounting and Analytical groups while ensuring the coordination of the daily efforts of the entire Finance Department.

Through this role, the Director assists and supports the Foundations' Vice President of Finance by providing timely, accurate and compliant information for decision-making and financial reporting.

This individual has direct oversight responsibilities for financial reporting and compliance. The position is also responsible for managing the financial relationship with all affiliates and external auditors.

Responsibilities :

Oversees the activities of the General Accounting and Cost Accounting groups to ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements.

Responsible for the coordination and timely completion of the annual financial external audit.

Responsible for the review of the system of internal controls to ensure the integrity of the Foundations' financial statements and general ledger balances in accordance with GAAP and corporate policies.

Ensures that responsible parties maintain this system. This includes working with internal managers and staff as well as managers of functions external to Finance.

Responsible for the primary contact with organizations providing financial services such as audit, accounting and compliance.

Fills role of back-up contact for all banking relationships.

Responsible for reporting the status of all financial investments to senior management. Responsible for interpretation of financials related to outside investments and ensuring that the appropriate MTF and external parties are in compliance with related financial covenants.

Reviews data provided to outside lending institutions necessary to demonstrate compliance with all debt covenants.

Reviews the development and subsequent implementation of financial policies and procedures that support the Foundations' objectives while ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures.

Meets with other functional / departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development, and to ensure they are adequately serviced by the accounting department.

Assists with the reviews of contracts entered into by the Foundation for their financial implications and requirements.

Oversees research of technical accounting issues to determine how to record transactions in accord with GAAP.

Responds to VP and CFO as assigned with accurate and timely information regarding the Foundations' financial position and needs.

Approve decisions, requests, expenditure and recommendations on behalf of senior management in their absence, according to agreed upon guidelines and Company policy.

Makes decisions regarding new hires, terminations, and advancement opportunities for General Accounting and Cost Accounting group.

Creates performance reviews, goals and objectives, as well as training plans addressing skill gaps for the Accounting staff.

Assists on special projects and performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

10+ years of financial experience with progressively responsible roles in a management capacity. CPA required / MBA desired.

Demonstrated knowledge of all accounting functional areas, GAAP and GAAS as well as external reporting requirements. Solid technical accounting experience and familiarity with current standards of public accounting ( e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley Act).

Individual must be well organized and self-motivated.

Able to handle multiple projects and communicates well with all levels of management.

Able to champion and foster an environment of continuous improvement.

Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, including ERP systems, electronic data interface,

Microsoft Office. Exposure to a manufacturing environment desired