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Robert Half Director of Accounting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description

Innovative, technology company seeks a Director of Accounting. The Director of Accounting will be responsible for overseeing: the financial reporting process, performing the monthly/quarterly/annually financial statement close process, assisting with tax related inquiries, researching accounting issues/inquiries/updates, maintaining general accounting functions, consolidations, preparing documentation for external audits, cost-reduction, implementation and development of new procedures, and department training. This candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of the month end close process in addition to year-end auditing.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the monthly and quarterly closing processes for general ledger accounts.

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements.

  • Conduct account reconciliation analysis, review journal entries, and ensure accounting classifications comply with U.S. GAAP.

  • Aid in the development and upkeep of the internal control structure, ensuring adherence to established controls.

  • Support Corporate Finance with all aspects of technical accounting and disclosures, including the research and drafting of technical accounting memos.

  • Provide assistance during internal and external financial audits.

    Requirements

The ideal Director of Accounting will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting. CPA and Big 4 experience strongly preferred.

Other requirements for the Director of Accounting role include and are not limited to:

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting with cost accounting focus

  • Biopharmaceutical industry preferred

  • In-depth cost accounting knowledge and experience

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting

  • Experience operating within a Sarbanes-Oxley controlled environment.

  • NetSuite experience preferred

  • Strong forecasting & analytical skills

For more information on this Director of Accounting position and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2365 and reference JO#03710-0013020512

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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