Director of Accounting

VC backed Scaleup Deep Tech & SaaS I Director of Accounting I NYC

Responsibilities

• Analyse, prepare, and present financial and reports to support decision-making, insights and recommendations to the executive team and board members
• Review general ledger and related financial statements
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Manage periodic reporting
• Oversee external audits
• Leverage financial software, including advanced Excel and NetSuite, to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial decision-making
• Support tax planning and strategy initiatives
• Conduct special projects/reviews and recommend accounting methods and procedures
• Manage, evaluate, and develop accounting department staff, including assigning tasks, setting performance expectations, conducting performance reviews, and identifying areas for improvement
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least two (2) years in public accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; NetSuite experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial analysis theory and practice
• Tech Scaleup (VC backed) experience required
• Management experience with a focus on employee development, including mentoring, training, and performance support
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills for evaluating complex data
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management
• Expertise in internal controls, risk management, and tax strategy
• Cross-departmental collaboration experience, including financial presentations and board-level communication
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including at Executive and board level
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

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