Director of Accounting and Finance
Director of Accounting and Finance
Location: New York
Job Type: Hybrid
Salary: $135,000-210,000/year
Client/Job Summary:
Our client is a leading national bank that is seeking a tech savvy accounting and finance professional to join their Wholesale Controllers group within their finance team. This individual will be responsible for the month-end close process, review entries and reconciliations, and automate processes. They will oversee a significant Business Finance unit that provides analysis, reporting, guidance and advice to various internal stakeholders and external parties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Get into the details, automate processes and take ownership of relevant projects.
- Lead the monthly financial close and consolidation process, ensuring accuracy across domestic and international entities.
- Manage a small team of accountants to deliver timely and compliant financial reporting in coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
- Monitor and account for foreign currency impacts and translation adjustments.
- Support internal and external audits through documentation, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, process documentation, and data integrity.
- Contribute to system upgrades, chart of accounts management, and other strategic finance initiatives.
- Assist with regulatory and management reporting, including quarterly and annual disclosures.
- Participate in ad hoc projects and provide financial insights to support business decisions.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Master's degree and/or CPA a plus
- 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or financial services
- Good understanding of GAAP, IFRS, SOX, Microsoft Excel, and other automation tools and resources
- Power BI, Alteryx, Power query, pivot tables, and advanced formulas experience a plus
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