SmartAsset
Finance / FinServ
Director,Accounting
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“Director, Accounting at SmartAsset. Skills: technical accounting, US GAAP, financial reporting. overseeing technical accounting research related to new and proposed standards. setting internal policies”
What You'll Achieve.
growth; performance; future objectives; accuracy of financial reporting; integrity of corporate data; best practices; successfully delivering results
Industry & Context.
expert-level data analysis skills; Highly analytical
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, Must be able to communicate via phone calls and/or video conferences
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, CPA certification, Public accounting background with experience at Big 4 or national accounting firm, 7+ years of relevant experience, technical accounting background and understanding of US GAAP, Financial statement preparation and management reporting, Excel able to manage multiple competing priorities independently, Highly analytical, resourceful, flexible, team oriented, and organized individual with a proven track record of end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast paced, dynamic business environment
Nice to Have
Familiarity with accounting software programs such as Stripe, Salesforce, and Netsuite, Experience adopting generative AI in all aspects of the accounting system
What You'll Do.
overseeing technical accounting research related to new and proposed standards
setting internal policies
ensuring compliance to US GAAP and other reporting standards
Monitor and provide interpretation of new GAAP and SEC rules and regulations and their potential effect on the business
as well as establishing implementation plans
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure completeness of accounting assessment and ensuring compliance to US GAAP
and internal policies
Work directly with external auditors on technical accounting questions
documentation and our application of policy
and maintain effective internal controls and processes to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting
integrity of corporate data
Create and manage documentation of processes and policies across financial and operating cycles
Assist with gathering information and documentation necessary for annual audits and other regulatory filings
Assist with the implementation of new accounting systems to better our financial and operating controls
including management of an ongoing project to implement a billing
customer deposit and revenue recognition system
Responsible for external financial reporting
including footnote disclosures both as a private company and potentially as an SEC registrant
Assist with ad-hoc assignments and special projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with internal teams; Work directly with external auditors
Communication Scope
communicate via phone calls and/or video conferences
Process & Methodology
establishing implementation plans, management of an ongoing project
Full Job Description
About SmartAsset: SmartAsset is an online destination for consumer-focused financial information and advice, whose mission is helping people make smart financial decisions, reaching over an estimated 59 million people each month (as of January 2025) through our educational content and personalized calculators and tools. To extend our mission, we also operate SmartAsset Advisor Marketing Platform (AMP), which helps connect consumers with fiduciary financial advisors. SmartAsset has earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 (#2574 in 2023) and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ (#250 in 2022) lists. Currently, SmartAsset ranks on Y Combinator’s list of Top 100 Companies. A successful $110 million Series D funding round in 2021 valued the company at over $1 billion. *Other than application and licensing fees, SmartAsset did not provide compensation for the aforementioned awards. About the Team: You will have the opportunity to help develop, and execute tasks that support growth, performance, and future objectives at a rapidly growing company. An ideal candidate is self-motivated, independent, has a sharp attention to detail and expert-level data analysis skills, and has a background in technical accounting. Responsibilities Include: Responsible for all aspects of technical accounting, from overseeing technical accounting research related to new and proposed standards to setting internal policies, documenting policies and ensuring compliance to US GAAP and other reporting standards Monitor and provide interpretation of new GAAP and SEC rules and regulations and their potential effect on the business, as well as establishing implementation plans Coordinate with internal teams to ensure completeness of accounting assessment and ensuring compliance to US GAAP, and internal policies Work directly with external auditors on technical accounting questions, documentation and our application of policy Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and processes to ensure the
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