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Title:  Chief Accounting Officer
Location:  Billerica, MA
Job Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:  $200,000.00 to $225,000.00 per Year
Reference Code:  951041-EQG
Description:  Our client is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer. The responsibilities of this position include the following:
  • Responsible for all accounting, tax, treasury and external financial reporting
  • Day to day leadership, management and development of the Controller's staff
  • External SEC reporting for the corporation
  • Insuring that appropriate policies, procedures and controls are in place and up to date
  • Cash and asset management
  • Support of the Chief financial Officer, with investor relations and other external financial matters and relationships
  • Close and regular interaction with business unit managers and other key executives to provide information and analysis to enhance operational performance
  • Maintaining an orientation throughout the entire organization to optimize the economic and financial performance of the corporation
  • Insuring that the company adheres to current and future technical accounting and public company reporting requirements
  • The continuing infusion of professionalism and discipline regarding financial policies and control matters throughout the corporation
  • Oversee tax compliance and planning
Requirements:  The skills, experience, and education required for this position include the following:
  • A BS in Accounting/Finance and CPA is required; MBA is preferred, with 10 to 15 years of experience
  • Proven experience with public company reporting, audit firm interaction and audit committee
  • Exposure to tax and treasury functions
  • Experience in addressing and updating accounting policies, procedures and controls
  • Prior experience with revenue recognition, familiarity with hardware/software/systems integration business models
  • Prior involvement with M/A
  • Solid level of energy and a hands-on style with the ability to personally dig in to all functional areas as necessary
  • A clear commitment to teamwork
  • Professional and outgoing personal presence with clear leadership qualities
  • A keen business focus with the ability to quickly understand key metrics and business drivers, coupled with the ability to assist other executives with their use
  • An unwavering desire to achieve and succeed
  • The ability to foster discipline and structure in the form of appropriate policies and procedures, without stifling or impeding business growth or flexibility
  • Defense Industry experience is preferred