Director of Accounting Services at Honolulu

Job Description

Director of Accounting Services (In-State Candidates Only) (Downtown Honolulu) Director of Accounting Services
Type: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Functions: Accounting, Financial Management, Supervision
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation: Salary
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Accounting Services reports to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the companys executive team. He/she is responsible for managing and directing the financial and accounting activities of the organizations accounting clientele.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Client Duties:
• Management and supervision of all bookkeepers, accounts payable processors and account managers who support the accounting needs of our accounting services clientele.
• Assist in the preparation of the clients monthly closing as needed.
• Interaction with client personnel to facilitate the monthly closing process.
• Discussion with client personnel to evaluate company financials as needed.
• Provide recommendations to facilitate operational efficiencies and best practices.

Hawaii Accounting Inc. Duties:
• Play a lead role in the sales process of acquiring new accounting clientele.
• Develop performance measures that support the companys strategic direction.
• Preparation, review and analysis of the companys financial statements on a timely basis.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and monitoring of company expenses.
• Preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepare analyses of expenses in comparison to budget and prior periods, in conjunction with preparation of financials.
• Preparation of monthly tax filings.
• Establish a training program for the development of the accounting staff.

Job Requirements

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal Director of Accounting Services has bookkeeping experience and has successfully managed and directed the accounting and financial operations in a fast-paced, for-profit environment. This person will meet most or all of the following requirements:

• 8 or more years of accounting and financial management experience.
• Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. Master degree/CPA preferred.
• Proven leader with strong team building skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Proven people, interpersonal and team management experience.
• Strong analytical background and knowledge of statistical analysis methods.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Positive, self-starter attitude and desire to exceed expectations at every opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong attention to details, highly organized, and focused on work quality.
• Exceptional client management and communication skills.

Computer Skills
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Ability to learn other advanced computer systems.

Other Requirements
May be required to assist in other duties as assigned by management. Must have the ability to work in an office environment and use office equipment. Some travel to client work site locations may be required. Able to work in the evenings and weekends as necessary.

Disclaimer
Company reserves the right to make modifications to the job description as needed. This is not a contract.

Country: USA, State: Hawaii, City: Honolulu, Company: HiEmployment.