Accounting Director - Fully Remote from NYC!

Jobot; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus program

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

ID theft protection

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

FSAs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accounting Director to lead our accounting and financial operations remotely from the United States, with optional NYC-area office access once per quarter. You will oversee general ledger closes, ASC 842 compliance, NetSuite deployment, and major financial reporting including Form 990.

You will supervise payroll, tax activities, and investment tasks while guiding a growing accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position.
• Hands-on operational accounting experience; technical accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of ASC 842, lease accounting, lease query, NetSuite, General Ledger, and related accounting principles.
• Experience with financial reporting (incl. Form 990), tax, investment, and payroll is a plus.
• Strong understanding of laws and regulations related to accounting and finance.
• Exceptional leadership skills to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all general ledger activities including month-, quarter-, and year-end closes.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 842 and lease accounting requirements.
• Implement and maintain NetSuite across the organization.
• Prepare and submit financial reports, including Form 990.
• Oversee payroll, tax, and investment functions.
• Provide strategic guidance on revenue recognition and technical accounting issues.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits.
• Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree or CPA certification (plus)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced, driven, and highly motivated Accounting Director to join our rapidly growing organization. This position is fully remote, offering you the flexibility to work from the comfort of your home while being part of a dynamic team based out of 20 location around the US, headquartered out of New York City. The Accounting Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our accounting and financial operations, ensuring compliance with ASC 842, NetSuite, General Ledger, and other relevant laws and regulations

Why join us?

• Fully remote capabilities! With the ability to go in office in NYC 1x a quarter
• Annual performance bonus + performance raises
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plus AD Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Genorous Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job Details

• Oversee and manage all general ledger activities including but not limited to, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 842, lease accounting, and lease query requirements.
• Implement and maintain the NetSuite system across the organization.
• Manage the preparation and submission of all financial reports, including the Form 990.
• Oversee and manage payroll, tax, and investment functions.
• Provide strategic guidance on revenue recognition, operational accounting, and technical accounting issues.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audit.
• Develop and implement internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide leadership and support to accounts payable and receivable departments.
• Manage and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position.
• Solid Hands on experience in operational accounting Required, technical accounting experience is a plus
• Knowledge of ASC 842, lease accounting, lease query, NetSuite, General Ledger, and other accounting principles and procedures is a plus
• Experience with financial reporting, including Form 990, tax, investment, and payroll is a plus
• Strong understanding of laws and regulations related to accounting and finance.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.