Director, Technical Accounting

SUMMARY

EyeCare Partners is currently seeking a Technical Accounting Director to be a trusted member of the EyeCare Partners team. This role is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the company’s technical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and reporting requirements, driving the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. This individual will serve as the in-house expert on complex accounting matters, providing guidance and leading implementation of new accounting standards, and managing the external audit process related to financial reporting. This role requires a proactive leader with exceptional analytical skills, communication abilities and a proven track record of managing a team and driving process improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop Technical Accounting Manager(s)
• Support CAO with complex accounting issues (e.g. revenue recognition, leases, asset capitalization, acquisitions, divestitures, impairments, consolidations, equity transactions and debt financing).
• Direct all acquisitions accounting: execute and document opening balance sheet testing procedures, valuations, purchase accounting entries, and draft all acquisition memos.
• Evaluate the joint venture accounting for accuracy and completeness according to contracts; design and implement process improvements for rapport with JV partners
• Support FP&A department with review of all external financial statement presentations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Review new accounting pronouncements and implementations: perform detailed research and draft implementation memos of impact on adoption
• Lead the implementation and adoption of new accounting standards across the organization, including impact analysis, system changes, policy development and training
• Review consolidated financial statements and various supporting footnote schedules
• Engage with external auditors, proactively clearing material accounting and financial reporting conclusions in advance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep understanding of current technical accounting and reporting matters
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Detailed-oriented with both the ambition and willingness to dive into the details to accomplish responsibilities and solve problems
• Strong organizational and time management skills/ability to continually prioritize workload and respond to top priorities with a sense of urgency
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations and general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 4-6+ years’ experience in an accounting role with some management experience
• 2-4 years’ experience in public accounting or working in a finance role within a public company

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SAP Accounting Software

LOCATION

• This position is located in St Louis, Missouri and offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates living in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, N. Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia may also be considered for remote work.
• For remote team members, HIPAA compliant home office environment. Ability to work in a remote environment while performing required duties and remaining patient focused. Able to work varying shifts including early mornings/evenings to attend meetings and cross training or support other initiatives

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.