Job Description
Core Responsibilities
US GAAP Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership:
- Act as the expert on US GAAP standards, offering guidance on complex accounting issues.
- Analyze and apply US GAAP to new transactions and business initiatives.
- Create and maintain consistent US accounting policies and procedures.
- Evaluate the impact of new US GAAP standards and communicate changes to stakeholders.
- Advise on technical accounting for areas like financial instruments and revenue recognition.
- Oversee the preparation and audit of statutory financial statements.
- Lead a team focused on statutory reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors to meet audit timelines and resolve findings.
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and regulatory deadlines.
- Approve financial statements and related disclosures.
- Provide accounting support to various business divisions.
- Collaborate with corporate functions on accounting impacts of business initiatives.
- Engage with senior leaders on accounting matters and financial reporting.
- Advise on accounting for new products and transactions.
- Simplify complex accounting requirements for non-finance stakeholders.
- Serve as the main contact for auditors on technical accounting issues.
- Handle audit inquiries and support SOX compliance efforts.
- Participate in audit planning and technical consultations.
- Mentor and develop a team responsible for financial statements.
- Promote a culture of learning and technical excellence.
- Provide guidance on complex issues and encourage knowledge sharing.
- Support team growth through coaching and career planning.
- 12+ years in accounting, with a focus on technical accounting and financial services.
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance;CPA required.
- Expertise in US GAAP principles and application of complex standards.
- Strong knowledge of financial services products.
- Experience managing audit processes;Big 4 experience preferred.
- Proven leadership and staff development skills.
- Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to work under pressure.
- Experience with enterprise financial systems and technical tools.
- Analytical skills to assess business implications of accounting decisions.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, NY |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $220,000 |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://phaxis.com/ |
About Company
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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Policiesunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Auditingunmatched
- Business Analysisunmatched
- Career Counselingunmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- External Auditunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Financial Servicesunmatched
- Financial Statementsunmatched
- Financial Systemsunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Process Managementunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Regulatory Reportsunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- Revenue Recognitionunmatched
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
- Staff Developmentunmatched
- Statutory Lawsunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Technical Accountingunmatched
- Technical Consultingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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