Chief Accounting Officer
BDO
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Acts as a strategic business partner to the CFO and the executive leadership team
- Establish and implement strategic priorities to support organizational initiatives (including ESOP transition, annual audit readiness / US GAAP conversion and transition of ERP system)
- Supports M&A initiatives with oversight of deal economics, purchase accounting, and onboarding activities
- Coordinates annual audit with both internal and external parties
- Coordinates annual ESOP activities
- Assists in the creation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and support an effective internal control environment
- Oversees day-to-day activities within the P2P, C2C, and Controllership areas; collaborates with direct reports to implement strategic improvements in each of their respective areas
- Respond to ad-hoc requests in an accurate and timely manner
- Other duties as required
- Monitors and provides performance feedback of all personnel reporting to this position
- Delivers timely communication to both direct and indirect personnel
- Ensures all direct reports are effectively trained on systems and processes
- Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred
- Fifteen (15) or more years of financial experience, required
- Experience utilizing knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, required
- Eight (8) or more years of management experience, preferred
- Experience with a multi-entity / multi-currency company, preferred
- Experience with a Public Accounting Firm as an experienced Senior or Manager level, preferred
- Experience with a multi-entity / multi-currency company, preferred
- Experience with a company with revenue size of at least $750 million, preferred
- CPA, required
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
- N/A
- Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Possesses superior customer service skills
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities