Director – Accounting Job – Phoenix, AZ

Pay Class: Full-Time

Pay Type: Salaried

POSITION SUMMARY

A Director of Accounting is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing the accounting function within a company. This role involves managing the company's financial reporting for market and corporate entities, including join ventures, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing the general ledger, leading the accounting teams, and providing strategic financial guidance to the organization. This role will require an active involvement.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant financial regulations.
•  This position ensures accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting, following US GAAP, for Atlas and JVs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the accounting team, providing direction, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Ensure the team operates efficiently and delivers high-quality work.
• General Ledger Management: Manage the general ledger and chart of accounts. Oversee the recording of financial transactions, journal entries, and reconciliations. Assumes active advisory role in Data Governance process.
• Month-end and Year-end Close: Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes. Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals. Oversees Atlas, market and join ventures books.
• M&A Support: Serve as partner to development and joint venture health system.
• Payroll, Benefits, Shared Services Accounting Support: Ensure all payroll, benefits, shared services, and allocation transactions are correctly reflected in the general ledger. Provide fluctuation analysis for monthly operating review.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and comply with audit requirements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the finance department to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures and provide explanations for variances.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with all accounting and financial regulations, including tax compliance. Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards and make necessary adjustments.
• Audit Support: Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits. Provide required documentation, address audit findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve corporate accounting processes. Implement best practices, automation, and efficiencies. Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Advisory Role: Serve as a financial advisor to senior management, providing insights on financial matters, risk assessment, and strategic planning.

Perform all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provide all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• 10+ years of relevant work experience, including 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• General payroll accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree preferred.