Sr. Director, Accounting Operations

Job-ID: 15933; Location(s): Broomfield, CO 

 

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, maintaining compliance, and driving strategic planning. The position requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

 

Job Description Details

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Provide constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews for your department.
• Develop and optimize policies and procedures, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination across teams.
• Foster open communication channels between leadership and employees, ensuring alignment and transparency in organizational goals.
• Spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within accounting operations and integrate industry best practices.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, authorize expenditures, and forecast financial needs to support organizational growth.
• Align accounting strategies with the company’s overarching objectives, continuously evaluating and refining processes for optimal results.
• Actively participate in leadership meetings, offering strategic financial insights and actionable recommendations.

 

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead financial planning efforts, owning budget creation and overseeing expenditure management.
• Evaluate capital expenditures to ensure financial feasibility and alignment with company objectives.
• Review and analyze cost reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance.
• Prepare and communicate comprehensive financial reports on a monthly and annual basis.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop accurate financial forecasts and projections.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations, maintaining full compliance at all levels.

 

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee the monthly close process, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and journal entries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure all financial records comply with GAAP and regulatory standards, maintaining integrity in financial reporting.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and uphold financial integrity.
• Prepare and review financial statements, providing clear, accurate, and transparent reporting for all stakeholders.
• Manage official financial reporting, including comprehensive variance analysis and clear explanations.

 

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead and coordinate financial audits, using findings to drive process improvements and strengthen controls.
• Support the preparation of annual audited financial statements, ensuring compliance with external audit requirements and standards.

 

Cross-Department Collaboration & Special Projects

• Provide financial guidance and analysis to various departments, ensuring data-driven decisions across the organization.
• Collaborate with representatives from the international parent company on financial matters, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment with key stakeholders, driving synergy across departments.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support evolving business needs and goals.

 

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