Director, Corporate Finance and Accounting - Sesame Workshop - Staff

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.

Please Note: The stated salary range in this posting is average and may not be reflective of individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information during the interview process.

Responsibilities

1. Team management

a. Lead and manage a team of professionals in AR, AP, payroll and Accounting

b. Provide guidance, training and development opportunities for the team to enhance their skills and career growth

2. Financial and accounting operations

a. Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial information

b. Drive the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements for corporate accounting

c. Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements

d. Assist other accounting departments with financial transactions

3. NetSuite administration

a. Assist AVP with NetSuite administrator, overseeing system maintenance, upgrades and user support

b. Optimize NetSuite functionalities to improve financial processes and reporting

c. Assist with NetSuite enhancement projects

d. Train and support team members on NetSuite best practices

4. Audit and compliance

a. Prepare audit workpapers during annual audits

b. Ensure compliance with internal controls and identify areas for improvement

c. Assist in implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures

5. Budgeting and financial reporting

a. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

b. Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders

c. Prepare ad hoc financial reports

6. Headcount management

a. Monitor and manage the financial aspects of headcount planning and budgeting

b. Collaborate with HR and department heads to ensure accurate headcount reporting and forecasting

7. Process improvement

a. Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance and accounting functions

b. 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 query
• 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

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