Accounting Director

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is partnered with a rapidly expanding Financial Services company in Baton Rouge, to identify a talented Accounting Director. This individual will specifically support multiple company client entities within the education vertical.For confidential consideration, please contact Kaydee Kaiser at (225) 465-2246. I look forward to connecting with you!SUMMARYThe Accounting Director will prepare financial reports to track organizational assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities for client partners.RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare cash flow projections.Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies and procedures.Build forecast models to accurately predict the outcome of a potential or proposed transaction.Analyze and implement best practices in financial accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements.Recommend actions to ensure compliance with program requirements, while ensuring maximum impact to support clients.Ensure that payroll, accounts payable and purchasing documents are processed efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner.Responsible for timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, including all aspects of month end close multiple clients.Responsible for preparing, providing detailed support, and reviewing for accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts.Responsible for preparing month end packages including all financial reports, statements and other needed items and reviewing and confirming accuracy.Responsible for external audits through the evaluation of all accounting functional areas to ensure a successful audit conclusion.Respond to auditor comments concerning finances and operations and address any deficiencies.Ensure that disbursements of funds are within budgetary authorization limits.Preparation of budgets and compliance reporting for all required grants.Prepare and submit periodic grant drawdown requests, following all applicable federal, state and local requirements, to ensure the receipt of all monies owed to clients.Reconcile general ledger accounts.Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies and procedures.Assist with preparing budgets and forecasts for all clients.Manage accounting and financial systems and maintain full and accurate accounting records.