Director, Finance and Accounting

Cognitive Research Corporation

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About The Position

The Director Accounting and Finance will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company. Additionally, oversees the day-to-day functions of the Accounting Department. Responsibilities include the month-end close of the facility’s general ledger and the preparation of the budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Ten (10) or more years of related accounting/finance experience required.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Computer competency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• several years in CRO or biopharma industry accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operation of the Accounting Department, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Provides financial analysis to assist Executive Leadership with decisions on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Files quarterly and annual reports as needed.
• Files initial and annual state corporate registrations, SUTA account set up, follow up registrations and other state mandated requirements.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Ensures effective communication and issue escalation across stakeholders.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to create and/or update plans, budgets, and procedural documents, as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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