Director of Accounting needed for a newly created position. This company seeks a highly motivated, energetic, and results-oriented leader to aid the company in managing several accounting functions. The Director will be in-charge of streamlining processes and strategically creating the appropriate staffing structure to facilitate the increased volume of transactions. This is a highly visible role within the company that requires timely, concise, and frequent communication with management.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Supervise the general accounting, cash reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll groups to ensure that each team's contribution to the closing process is timely and accurate. Ensure appropriate resource levels and skill sets are in place to exceed performance expectations. Assess capabilities and monitor status of each team's professional skill sets, providing opportunities for development. Provide informal feedback and perform periodic performance reviews.
* Ensure monthly accounting close is completed accurately and timely, including review of critical reconciliations, analysis of financial statements and identification of issues to resolve prior to each accounting close. Deliver measurable improvements to the process.
* Assist in integrations efforts of past and potential future acquisitions, including systems, data and processes. Lead process improvement efforts of the group to streamline activity and/or enhance internal controls. Develop and actively manage the use of benchmarking and other operating metrics to measure success.
* Maintain standardized procedures documentation and manage periodic update process.

REQUIREMENTS
* College degreed in accounting or finance, CPA mandatory, Sarbanes-Oxley experience ideal
* 5 years of experience, preferably Big 6, with a minimum of 2 years demonstrated leadership experience
* Ideal candidate will have experience in software/ sales or healthcare.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the company and with customers.
* Ability to promote cooperation and coordination between Finance, Operating, and Corporate