Chief Accounting Officer

Continental Finance Company

$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
  • Minimum of 3 years management experience required.
  • At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience in public or similar environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of finance, accounting, tax areas, and GAAP standards.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills essential.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including disclosures.
  • Conduct U.S. GAAP analysis and prepare technical accounting policy documents.
  • Audit and manage accounting staff performance, providing feedback and training.
  • Prepare various investor and management reporting for stakeholder transparency.
  • Review accounts payable and bank reconciliations as part of cash flow monitoring.
  • Serve as liaison for external financial statement audits, managing related requests.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work.
  • Professional development and training programs.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Full Job Description
The Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for administering and performing certain day-to-day responsibilities of CFC and its closely held affiliate, Grand Bank. This position will oversee, implement, and maintain accounting systems, oversee the monthly accounting operations for accruals, cash, inter-company transactions, accounting policy, and reconciliations. Essential Functions: • Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and responsibility for all basic accounting procedures; month end closing; journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and supporting schedules for financial statements preparation • Maintaining responsibility for the general ledger reconciliation policy and procedures • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in members' equity, and statement of cash flows, and preparation of disclosures to the financial statements. • Preparing technical U.S. GAAP analysis, including researching U.S. GAAP, and preparing technical accounting policy documents. • Responsible for managing and auditing the work of the accounting staff and assisting in performance management. • Preparing investor reporting, debt covenant reporting, and management reporting. • Reviewing accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and monitoring the company's cash flow. • Act as the external financial statement audit liaison by, preparing, responding, and analyzing financial statement audit requests. • Performing additional duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have the following: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. • Minimum of 3 years management required. • Minimum of 7 years progressive accounting experience in public accounting or similar work environment • Technical and comprehensive knowledge of all finance, financial planning, accounting and tax areas of a business including an excellent understanding of GAAP • Strong leadership and proven supervisory skills • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and advanced Excel). • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management. • Prior credit card or financial services experience a plus.

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