DescriptionThe Director of Accounting and Finance position based in Iselin, New Jersey will be responsible for the direct management of several key financial accounting and reporting functions including planning and forecasting. In this role, you will regularly review company's financial transactions, sales contracts and business processes and internal controls. You will establish relationships with vertical managers and develop financial models to assist in future planning and analysis. Understanding of web business and revenue streams, digital transactional accounting (CPA,CPL, ARPO) is important.
Only NJ or local NY candidates will be considered. Are you up to the challenge? - Working for the Controller, direct the day-today- processing of financial transactions to ensure that the company's finances and related financial systems are maintained in an accurate manner
- Provides direct management to staff and ensures accounting duties including month end close and account reconciliations are performed accurately and timely.
- Strong experience in digital sectors and tools to improve accounting process flows. Focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
- Interface with all verticals to communicate and execute budgeting & forecasting deliverables including any and all decision support
- Oversee all audits of company's financials
- Recommends, develops, and implements new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required
Position Requirements You should definitely have: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
- Minimum of 10+ years of professional accounting experience with 5 or more years' experience in an accounting management role. Experience in digital media is a plus
- Solid understanding of technical accounting pronouncements and standards (GAAP, FASB)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced Excel spreadsheet software, and PeopleSoft (or similar) accounting software
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
What it's like to work with us: - Talent is our best asset!
- We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News' dedication to our consumers.
- Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
- Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
- Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
- Collaborative work environment - fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers
Other job info: - These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
- Only NJ or local NY candidates will be considered.
- U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters).
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Openings 1
About the Organization U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.
TagsThis position is currently accepting applications. 
