Moleskine America is seeking a Chief Accountant with proven industry experience as an accountant, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled accounting analyst, you will make it your mission to streamline our financial reporting processes. You will produce thorough financial-status reports for senior management to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.
What you will be doing:
- Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts
- Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
- In conjunction with the Finance Director and President establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis
- Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
- Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation
- Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
- Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
- Work with 3rd party tax consultants to ensure that tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and to minimize tax liability
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field
- CA or CPA certification required
- 5+ years experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
- Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
- Strong understanding of economic and banking processes
- Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
- Exemplary history of financial project management
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting