Director of Finance And Accounting

Job summary

Assess and improve finance processes, controls, close procedures, and reporting infrastructure to meet public-company requirements. Coordinate audit and reporting preparation with management, auditors, and advisors while documenting repeatable processes and guiding finance staff.

Job details

About the Company Our client has recently become a publicly traded company and is seeking an experienced CPA-level Finance Consultant to help strengthen and implement the financial processes, controls, reporting infrastructure, and accounting practices required to operate effectively as a public company. This is a hands-on consulting engagement for an experienced accounting professional who understands the increased reporting, control, audit, and compliance requirements that come with operating as a public company. The successful candidate will assess the current finance environment, identify gaps, and work closely with management and the finance team to implement scalable processes and controls that support the organization's continued growth. About the Role This is a hands-on consulting engagement for an experienced accounting professional who understands the increased reporting, control, audit, and compliance requirements that come with operating as a public company. The successful candidate will assess the current finance environment, identify gaps, and work closely with management and the finance team to implement scalable processes and controls that support the organization's continued growth. Responsibilities Assess existing accounting and finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement within the newly public organization. Design and implement scalable financial processes, controls, and procedures appropriate for a public-company environment. Strengthen month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes. Improve financial reporting processes and ensure timely and accurate reporting. Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Support the development and implementation of public-company financial controls and reporting requirements. Work closely with senior management, external auditors, legal advisors, and other professional advisors. Prepare and organize financial information and supporting documentation required for external reporting and audits. Identify gaps in existing processes and implement practical solutions. Improve reconciliation, approval, documentation, and reporting processes across the finance function. Assist with audit readiness and coordinate responses to external auditor requests. Develop clear and repeatable process documentation for the finance team. Assess existing systems and recommend improvements where required. Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to accounting and finance staff. Help establish a finance infrastructure capable of supporting the company's continued growth as a public organization. Qualifications CPA designation required. 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience. Experience working within a public company or recently public organization. Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls, and audit requirements. Experience implementing or improving financial processes and controls. Strong knowledge of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures. Experience working directly with external auditors. Experience with public-company reporting and compliance requirements. Strong analytical and process-improvement skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities. Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do

Assess and improve finance processes, controls, close procedures, and reporting infrastructure to meet public-company requirements. Coordinate audit and reporting preparation with management, auditors, and advisors while documenting repeatable processes and guiding finance staff.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation and at least seven years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience in a public or recently public company. Candidates should have strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, audits, public-company compliance, and close processes, along with process-improvement, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Processes
• Internal Controls
• Audit Readiness
• Public-Company Compliance
• Month-End Close
• Quarter-End Close
• Year-End Close
• Process Improvement
• Accounting Policy Development
• Reconciliation
• Financial Documentation
• External Auditor Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Systems Assessment
• Team Mentorship

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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