Director, Accounting

BRG • Washington, DC

13d • $160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Second Sight Solutions, a subsidiary of Berkeley Research Group (BRG), is a health technology company, and our innovative technology reimagines how drug discount data is exchanged, establishing new connections and improving transparency for drug manufacturers and their customers. Our customers and partners trust us to deliver reliable, first-to-market solutions and safeguard the data we receive. We trust our employees, and our culture gives them the freedom to create, collaborate, and grow. Our leaders are industry experts, creative, unafraid to challenge the status quo, and the pioneers of market-changing solutions. The Director of Accounting is a strategic and detail-oriented leader responsible for overseeing Second Sight’s accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise and leadership capabilities, and will help scale processes, strengthen financial operations, and drive business performance. This position reports directly to the VP of Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting and finance preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and federal and state tax laws
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large ERP (such as Workday or SAP)
• Experience working for a technology development company
• Led/participated in implementation of an ERP
• Led design of processes and procedures for material aspects of an accounting department

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of all necessary financial statements, and partner with FP&A Manager to ensure that all financial reporting is accurate and timely
• Own management of cash balances and any potential lines of credit
• Partner with FP&A manager on forecasting of cash needs
• Completion of annual audit and coordination with auditors on technical matters
• Supervise tax consultants in maintaining partnership accounts, K-1s, partner communications and managing partnership filings/compliance and sales & usage tax filings
• Liaison with corporate tax team of parent to transition preparation of income tax provision and other tax related entries for GAAP accounting
• Manage the processing of all accounts payables and receivables, including application of cash receipts
• Monitor the accuracy of financial data and ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Partner with VP – Finance and FP&A Manager to provide financial guidance and support to department heads, and ensure that all financial decisions are in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals
• Supervise and mentor team of 3

Benefits

• We do Consulting Differently
• BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director