Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
· SHORT TERM IMMEDIATE FOCUS:
· Own parts of the month-end close, which would include, among others, reviewing all cash, accounts receivables, accounts payables, and account reconciliations
· Develop, maintain, and manage close schedule
· Manage the Cash Operations and the Accounts Receivable teams
· Work with the Controller to identify causes of cash collections and payment discrepancies
· Oversee vendor approval and accounts payable process
· Assist the Controller with new accounting system implementation and team development
LONG TERM GOALS:
· Develop and improve upon accounting schedules and accelerate monthly closing time
· Perform analysis of revenue and collections data and develop measurable and trackable collections and accounting KPIs
· Work with the Operations team to streamline information flow with Finance for forecasting models
· Work cross-functionally to estimate all accrued expenses and work with collections to establish monthly accounts receivable allowance
· Review reconciliations of data in our proprietary software and our accounting ERP system and work with the accounting teams to identify root causes and implement corrections needed
· Act as the accounting lead on all key strategic initiatives impacting revenue and cash management.
· Identify control gaps and build out new controls and processes as needed to strengthen our control environment and improve accounting and reporting accuracy
· Other ad hoc analysis and reporting, as needed