Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sonsio Vehicle Protection provides vehicle protection plans and related consumer services for vehicle owners and industry partners. The Director of Accounting leads accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting support, process improvement, and development of the accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies
- Oversee all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and complex accounting areas as applicable
- Manage annual external audits and serve as the primary point of contact with external auditors
- Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and communicate insights to the VP of Finance
- Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures, including implementation of new accounting standards
- Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure reliable financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations
- Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies in partnership with Finance leadership
- Partner with the VP of Finance on annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
- Monitor performance against budget and forecast, proactively highlighting risks and opportunities
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modeling to support business initiatives and leadership decisions
- Partner with operational, sales, regulatory, compliance, IT, and other functional leaders to support business growth and execution
- Collaborate with risk management and actuarial resources to provide financial insights for risk reporting, program and pricing reviews, and relationships with underwriters
- Identify and lead accounting process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability
- Support financial systems implementations and upgrades, ensuring strong controls and data integrity
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team through coaching, performance management, and professional development
- Establish clear goals and expectations aligned with aligned with organizational priorities
- Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture grounded in ethical behavior and continuous improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 7 years in a people leadership role
- Strong experience with GAAP, internal controls, and financial systems in a complex or regulated environment
- Proven accounting leadership and people development capability
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills
- High integrity, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail
- Results Orientation
- Agility
- Initiative
- Influence
- Customer Focus
- Strategic Thinking
- Driving Change
- Operational Excellence
- Organizational Agility
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen
- Travel as necessary (<10%)
- MBA preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution)
- The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing.
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