Sesame Workshop is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director, Finance and Accounting to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities within the corporate finance department, managing a team of professionals, and ensuring the integrity of financial information. The ideal candidate will have strong NetSuite administration experience and will be responsible for our month-end close process, audit preparations, budgeting, and financial reporting. The candidate will primarily report into our AVP Assistant Controller with a sideline to our Sr. Director of Financial Reporting. This position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence twice a week (Tuesday and Wednesday), the remaining workdays can be performed remotely.
Responsibilities
Team managementLead and manage a team of professionals in AR, AP, payroll, and Accounting.Provide guidance, training, and development opportunities for the team to enhance their skills and career growth.Financial and accounting operationsOversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.Drive the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for corporate accounting.Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.Assist other accounting departments with financial transactions.NetSuite administrationAssist AVP with NetSuite administration, overseeing system maintenance, upgrades, and user support.Optimize NetSuite functionalities to improve financial processes and reporting.Assist with NetSuite enhancement projects.Train and support team members on NetSuite best practices.Audit and compliancePrepare audit workpapers during annual audits.Ensure compliance with internal controls and identify areas for improvement.Assist in implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures.Budgeting and financial reportingAssist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.Prepare ad hoc financial reports.Headcount managementMonitor and manage the financial aspects of headcount planning and budgeting.Collaborate with HR and department heads to ensure accurate headcount reporting and forecasting.Process improvementIdentify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance and accounting functions.Lead and participate in finance-related projects and initiatives to enhance overall financial performance.Qualifications
- Legal right to work in the United States.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting roles.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with NetSuite NFP.
- Previous experience in both accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Experience with month-end close, audit preparations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
Other:
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and queries.
- Experience with financial software IBM Planning Analytics, Concur, and ADP.
- Strong change management skills, including the ability to lead through change and influence others.
- Leading and managing large-scale finance projects or system implementations.
- Experience in the Non-Profit industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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