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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years of direct team or function oversight.
• CPA license or active CPA candidacy is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in GAAP, ERP/accounting systems, and advanced Excel (reconciliation models, cash flow projections).
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or production cost structures in a fast-moving, mid-sized business environment is preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or active CPA candidacy is strongly preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or production cost structures in a fast-moving, mid-sized business environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor accounting staff handling purchasing, vendor payments, AR/AP, invoicing, and collections.
• Evaluate team capabilities, delegate tasks effectively, and establish standardized workflows.
• Cultivate a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous development.
• Lead the monthly close process efficiently, preparing all journal entries, accruals, and deferrals.
• Produce accurate monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with clear variance analysis.
• Own all balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage the full AR/AP lifecycle, optimizing invoicing accuracy and coordinating with sales/operations to eliminate billing gaps.
• Proactively manage the AR aging schedule and drive professional, persistent collection efforts.
• Oversee purchasing workflows to ensure proper authorization, coding, and alignment with cash flow.
• Maintain weekly cash reporting and develop short-term cash flow forecasts (18-month horizon).
• Monitor working capital trends, inventory valuation, and liquidity risks.
• Design and enforce internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval workflows.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits, lender reviews, and tax compliance.
• Maintain the integrity of the accounting system and continuously optimize processes to reduce manual efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.