Accounting Director Job Description
Accounting director
provides oversight over accounting process (financial close, AR and AP) to ensure compliance to local statutory regulations, Clorox accounting policy, local and US GAAP.
Accounting Director Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintain integrity of accounting data
Prepare and review analytical accounting reports
Collaborate with members of the Global Technical Accounting, Global Corporate and Strategic Development, Global Consolidations and Reporting, and Global Financial Planning and Analysis departments
Oversee or perform pre-acquisition M&A accounting due diligence on small to mid-size acquisitions
Monitor and communicate relevant information regarding emerging accounting standards
Perform research on accounting and tax related matters impacting client accounts and funds
Oversee third parties in valuation and in-house testing for specific accounting areas required by USGAAP
Administer accounting policy creation and compliance
Perform technical accounting research and support to subsidiary locations
Ensure timely and accurate third related party invoicing
Accounting Director Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Accounting Director
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE, JD, SOX, PMP, ACCA, BS, TINA
Education for Accounting Director
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the accounting director job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, Business, Education, Business/Administration, Management, Public Accounting, Leadership, Graduate
Skills for Accounting Director
Desired skills for accounting director include:
US GAAP
GAAP
Accounting
Corporate actions
Partnership accounting
Internal controls and financial reporting
Microsoft Word and Excel
Accounting principles
Practices and procedures
Principles and practices of supervision and management
Desired experience for accounting director includes:
Deep senior level financial management experience in film studio, media and entertainment industry
Experience in SAP environment and familiarity with WB systems and interfaces
Experience serving senior level management customers
Deep understanding of studio distribution channels and business models, revenue drivers, licensee model, statement processing, contracts management
Ability to communicate (written & verbal) with service providers, licensees, external stakeholders & all levels of WB management
Strong service delivery orientation
Accounting Director Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an accounting director. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for accounting director
- Oversight of incentive compensation accounting
- Conduct periodic financial analysis, including financial position, cash flow projections, and revenues and expenditures
- Oversee all corporate billings, taxes, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
- Oversee organization¡¦s payroll (internal and external) including deductions and reporting
- Oversee the petty cash, check requests, purchase orders processes
- Oversee the development of 990s, Certified Audited Statements, and Federal A-133 Statements
- Conduct research and produce literature on financial systems and administration
- Conduct, attend, and participate in internal meetings to maintain and improve professional competence
- Responsible for timely completion of the month end close process by working to streamline activities and accelerate the close timeline
- Provide support to business development activities, including the analysis of potential acquisitions, divestitures
Qualifications for accounting director
- Experience interacting with standard-setting organizations (FASB, EITF, IASB, IFRIC)
- Ability to work in a complex environment with diverse personality types
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status
- CPA and/or public/private mix
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations on all operating cash and investment accounts
- Prepare and post all journal entries
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an accounting director. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accounting director
- Enhance automation for core accounting functions including rent servicing, vendor payments, owner distributions
- Assist VP in development of global financial policies, identification and implementation of relevant accounting issues
- Lead revenue recognition, royalty accounting, and data reporting for Broadband deals
- Establish leadership and short and long term vision for the worldwide accounting organization (both hardware and software businesses)
- Develop and implement accounting controls, policies, and procedures in a SOX environment to ensure that the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures of the organization are properly stated and accounted for in the GL
- Train subordinates for future growth potential
- Oversee the reconciliation of bank requisitions
- Review information for network audits before it is released to TCFTV Billing Dept
- Manage own and professional staff’s priorities on an ongoing basis, ensure stakeholder requests are dealt with in a timely manner
- Responsible for ensuring SOX control documentation is updated insofar it impacts the department and related policies
Qualifications for accounting director
- Must have ability to quickly learn new applications in a PC environment
- Must be able to develop & implement projects
- Must be able to communicate effectively and accurately with all levels of domestic and International personnel
- Must be able to interact in a professional environment with a culturally diverse staff in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Must be able to effectively manage staff
- Experience working with large amounts of data preferred
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Our company is looking to fill the role of accounting director. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for accounting director
- China / Taiwan
- ASEANIA
- Must be proficient in budgeting multi-camera and single camera shows
- Able to read scripts, break them down and prepare budgets using Movie Magic Budgeting
- Review tax incentive credits and track them through production to receipt
- Must be able to attend meetings and communicate with producers and senior management
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize the work-load while making sure deadlines are met
- Provide backup and billing for breakage items to Accounts Receivable and track billback items for shows
- Complete special projects for corporate, legal affairs, business affairs, labor relations and human resources for research and negotiations
- Collaborate with the in-house production teams to determine and implement production strategies and logistics
Qualifications for accounting director
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Accounting, Finance or Business
- Series 27 and/or 7 licensure, or ability to attain within 6-9 months of hire
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple concurrent initiatives
- Degree in Accounting/Finance plus 5 to 7 years of experience in television
- Must be proficient in budgeting multi-camera, single camera, and non scripted shows
- Extensive knowledge of union contracts including Canada and other foreign locations
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Our company is hiring for an accounting director. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for accounting director
- Lead Auto & Home accounting function
- Provide oversight and lead teams to ensure integrity in financial records sent to general ledger from business systems sending accounting feeds to the general ledger
- Provide year-end financial statement to external auditors, prepare the statistical section of the financial report, and coordinate production of audited annual financial report
- Regularly review the general ledger and internal financial statements for completeness, accuracy and compliance
- Prepare financial statements and analysis as needed for department, management, and committees
- Lead ERP consolidation projects
- Assist in interviewing and hiring personnel
- Prepare, manage and coordinate annual audit and tax compliance with outside auditors and consultants
- Establish and monitor processes and controls to ensure non-routine transactions, including but not limited to foreign currency and hedging transactions, are identified and properly accounted for on a timely basis
- Ensure periodic fund NAV, investor reporting, and financial reporting deliverables and deadlines are being met as per agreement with external administrators
Qualifications for accounting director
- BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting required
- 7-10 years experience in finance/accounting required
- A Bachelors in Accounting or Finance is required CPA
- Oversee Production Accounting Staff, Analyst and Clerks
- Must possess excellent communication and supervisory skills
- Deal with employee performance issues
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Our growing company is looking for an accounting director. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for accounting director
- Work with the internal and external auditors in quarterly reviews and annual audit
- Assist with the design and implementation of information systems that impact the financial results of the Company
- Responsible for maintaining adequate Internal Controls over financial processes and reporting
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality and increase process speed
- Assist the Controller in Cash Management duties
- Other duties as assigned by the CFO and Controller
- Recruit, train and maintain a professional staff to execute all general ledger duties, Sales Audi and Fixed Assets
- Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules
- Ensures that the Workday system continues to operate as required
- Implement and manage appropriate level of internal controls
Qualifications for accounting director
- Expert in US GAAP, FASB, SEC Filing, working with External Reporting
- 6+ years’ experience working within an accounting department
- Commercial property management experience preferred
- Excel skills are exceptional
- Ability to learn and run reports from real estate system
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related program