Head of Accounting- Direct Hire Opportunity

Job description: Head of Finance & Accounting- Direct Hire Opportunity- Providence, RI Great opportunity to be part of expanding an already growing company in the area Job Overview - Management of financial operations and tax planning Preparation of consolidated financial statement and ensure compliance with SEC regulations and GAAP. Month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP principles as well as federal, state and local financial requirements Oversee weekly Cash Flow reporting and management Management of out of office accounting Weekly accounts payable invoice processing Filing of SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, and other required filings. Weekly invoicing, inventory, and margin opportunity Weekly cash disbursement review and approval Monthly review and approval of all general ledger entries and financials Reconcile and validate all balance sheet account balances Research federal R & D tax credit studies and conduct quarterly calculations of taxable income projections to include an accrual to cash conversion Treasury / banking management Execute year end close and external tax advisors and auditors Identify and leverage systems to provide timely and robust analytics and automate reporting and analysis Partner with other departments to provide strategic and analytical insights Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinate the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; prepare special reports Maintain accounting controls and define accounting policies and procedures Maintain financial security by establishing internal controls Qualifications of the Head of Finance and Accounting Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance - required CPA certification preferred 5+ years progressively responsible experience in accounting/finance 5 years of leadership experience. Experience in identifying, implementing and leveraging disparate systems to provide timely and robust reporting and analytics Proven knowledge and understanding of GAAP, accrual basis accounting and financial reporting and SEC regulations. Strong management skills and ability to identify, build and motivate a talented team Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel, Quickbooks, SAGE, Microsoft Dynamics or ADP preferred Salary of $140,000-185,000