Director, General Accounting

Preferred Travel Group•Newport Beach, CA

109d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, General Accounting oversees operational accounting functions for the company including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, global banking, accounting system administration, supervision of staff and security to ensure timely month end close and accurate reporting for the company. This position also heavily participates in Compliance. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President Accounting, the Director, General Accounting (Controller) has frequent contact with associates at all levels throughout the organization; works closely with executive team members on various projects; has frequent contact with vendors; limited contact with hotel members.

Requirements

Worker characteristics are normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting
10 plus years of experience in financial accounting and reporting
CPA is required
excellent people management skills
detail oriented
strong organizational skills
ability to prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment
excellent written and verbal communication skills
self-starter
highly motivated and flexible team player

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains 2018 or Business Central experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the activities of the general accounting department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, core employee expense reports, cash control, core payroll processing and total corporate payroll tax compliance.
Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data.
Respond to CFO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate his/her financial needs.
Oversee administration of global bank accounts and corporate credit card program.
Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Lead and manage accounting, global banking, reporting, disbursements and payroll staff, and function as back-up to these roles.
Work with our tax partners (Grant Thornton) to assure corporate income tax compliance
Supervise all financial reporting and audit functions
Provide timely monthly financial statement package to Executive Management
Manage the annual external audit, including audit for PHG China entity
Prepare the annual financial report and related disclosures
401K benefit administration, audit, financial statement and filing
Corporate shareholder information, dividends and related tax reporting
Manage the process for Purchase Requisitions
Tradeshows, Road shows, Events & Meetings (TREM)
Consortia (Ibid)
Travel Management Companies
Global American Express Card program