Buisness Area: Corporate Operations

Location: Natick, MA

Position Code: COCON2

Position Description

This is a full-time position.

• Successfully manage the execution of accounting and purchasing operations in accordance with operating timelines, GAAP-compliant standard operating procedures, and other applicable SOPs and regulations
• Develop, maintain, and enforce processes and SOPs that ensure the absolute integrity of financial and management reports
• Lead and manage all A/P, A/R, G/L, fixed assets, billing, account reconciliation, tax planning and compliance, purchasing, and payroll activities
• Lead and manage all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including billing and account reconciliations
• Interface with management to develop, build, maintain, and management reports and recommendations
• Interface with the company's staff, external auditors, tax advisors, deferred compensation plan administrators, insurance brokers, and vendors
• Interface with management and General Counsel to negotiate contracts that achieve appropriate accounting
• Interface with customer organizations to develop and present project budgets and forecasts
• Lead and manage certain Human Resources activities, including paid time off tracking and employee health benefits
• Develop, build, and manage the company's financial operations staff, contractors, and vendors
• Supervise, train, and evaluate accountants, bookkeepers, and assistants, as appropriate
• Project a professional image and provide responsive, high-quality support
• Develop and maintain the daily accounting and purchasing operations workplans and calendars that track activities, milestones, and initiatives
• Support the company's growth goals by performing a range of reporting, planning, and presentation activities
• Project a mature, professional image and provide responsive, meaningful, high-quality support and follow-up to management inquiries
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the key benefits and design characteristics of the firm's products
• Travel (US and international) of less than ~5%
• Develop and maintain the requisite computer skills to effectively utilize state-of-the-art office equipment and systems (Ongoing testing and certifications may be expected.)
• Understand and comply with Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by senior management
• Report to the President and CEO
  

• Minimum 5+ years successful accounting and operations experience with growing technology firms (Software industry experience preferred)
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Fluency in GAAP accounting standards and software revenue recognition standards (SOP 81-1, 97-2, 98-9, SAB 101 and ARB 45)
• Stock option accounting experience (APB 25 and SFAS 123) preferred
• U.S. Federal, state, local, payroll, sales, and use tax experience (Additional international VAT and sales tax experience preferred)
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting from a leading university
• Documented, contemporary training in accounting and best-practices financial operations. CPA a plus.
• Strong proficiencies in Microsoft Windows and Office applications (including Excel) and Intuit Quickbooks required
• Must be willing to relocate to the Boston area permanently, for up to 2 years
• Excellent presentation and communication (both oral and written) skills
• Excellent time management, planning, and teamwork skills
• Must be willing to work hours as needed to meet deadlines and needs
• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to qualify for and maintain a corporate credit card with sufficient credit line to enable business travel

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