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July 27, 2008
Senior Revenue Accountant - Silicon Valley
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Senior Revenue Accountant
Assist in the development and implementation of revenue recognition policies in conformance with current FASB and SEC guidance (such as SAB 101& 104, SOP 97-2, EITF-0021).
- Proactively research technical revenue issues, answering revenue questions and researching new accounting guidance.
- Review customer agreements for proper revenue recognition in accordance with Seagate policy and revenue recognition accounting standards.
- Lead interaction with other Seagate divisions including legal, business development, sales and marketing and the Service Business Unit providing advise on how to structure transactions involving embedded hardware, software and service elements.
- Assist on ad hoc projects including financial due diligence and acquisition integration activities.
- Ensure that internal controls related to revenue and cost of sales are effective, document related processes and perform SOX 404 testing.
Experience Requirements:
- Strong accounting and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working independently, but also a good team player
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in Excel, Oracle, Essbase and MS Access.
- 4-6 years total accounting experience; including 2-3 years experience in software revenue recognition ( SOP 97-2 and EITF 00-21) or, equivalent big four audit experience focused on technology clients is a strong plus.
- Strong internal control focus.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting. CPA is required. MBA is a plus.
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Posted by Jason at 5:25 PM
Controller - Dallas TX
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GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
As Controller, this person will report to the CFO and be responsible for:
- Ensuring the monthly financial statements and reporting communications to the Board of Directors is completed timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP.
- Managing the quarterly reviews and year-end audits by the Company's external auditors.
- Preparing and assisting with the Company's SEC filings.
- Ensuring the internal controls and policies of the Company are updated and maintained appropriately.
- Ensuring compliance with and responding to federal and state tax authorities.
- Supervising a staff of four over the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and expense reporting functions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and analysis
- Knowledge of and experience preparing SEC Forms 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K
- Experience implementing or updating/maintaining SOX 404 controls documentation and testing
- Experience managing the quarterly reviews and year end audit process
- Experience managing federal and state tax compliance
- Supervisory experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Big 4 public accounting experience
- CPA
- Recent public company experience.
- Professional services experience a plus.
- Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong Computer Skills (MS Office, automated financial systems, etc.) experience.
- Supervisory Experience.
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Posted by Jason at 5:17 PM
July 24, 2008
Senior Portfolio Manager - West Palm Beach
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We are currently seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager who will be responsible for supervising and training staff, review of account analyses, account reconciliations, general Ledger journal entries, and variance reporting. This is an exceptional opportunity to build your accounting career in an exciting organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and train staff by providing direction and leadership for up to 4 product lines
- Manage and perform monthly closing process.
- Review and post all journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconcile sub ledgers and general ledger accounts daily and monthly.
- Responsible for variance analysis and exception reporting.
- Review all balance sheet reconciliations and verify accuracy of balances.
- Responsible for the review and accuracy of the Company's financial statements for specified companies: Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
- Develop departmental policies and procedures.
- Determine and implement more efficient and effective practices.
- Assist in implementation of new software for sub ledgers.
- Develop and maintain professional working relations with internal and external business contacts.
- Participate in year end and interim audits.
- Maintain financial reporting in accordance with SOX and GAAP.
- Special projects as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
- CPA a plus
- Supervisory or Management experience required.
- 7+ years accounting and analysis experience.
- Experience in a financial services or insurance industry is a plus.
- Able to handle full month close and preparation of financial statements.
- Ability to manage time and complete multiple tasks, while continually meeting deadlines.
- Must have strong computer skills, including MS Excel, working knowledge of pivot tables, advanced data formulas such as vlookup, with experience working with MS Query a plus.
- Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
- Must have a high attention to detail and quality of work.
- Relies on experience judgment and education to plan and accomplish goals.
- Must be self-directed and effective working independently, yet equally comfortable contributing in a
team environment.
- Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work within a growing company with increasing needs.
- Must be able to understand complex transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Understand SFAS No 157 - Fair Value Measurement is a plus
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Posted by Jason at 6:42 PM
Financial Reporting Manager - West Palm Beach
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We are currently seeking a Financial Reporting Manager responsible for leading the preparation of SEC filings, MD&A and footnote disclosures.
The ideal candidate will have extensive technical accounting skills, proven SEC reporting experience, a can-do and outgoing attitude, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- SEC reporting including forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, S-3, S-8
- Preparation and technical writing of MD&A and footnotes
- Prepare various company financial statements and other external reporting requirements in accordance with GAAP
- Supervise staff as needed in directing responsibilities of job
- Develop and maintain professional working relations with internal and external contacts
- Provide technical accounting support regarding significant and complex transactions to the Controllership department
- Assist Controller with developing appropriate systems/processes to support accuracy of the financial reporting process including compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting required (Master's degree preferred)
- CPA required
- Knowledge of GAAP & SEC reporting requirements
- Public accounting experience with SEC clients/companies is required
- Experience working on Form S-1 document and IPO process preferred
- 3-5+ years SEC reporting experience
- Experience in financial services or insurance industry is a plus
- Ability to manage time and complete multiple tasks while continually meeting strict reporting deadlines
- Must demonstrate self-direction and effectiveness working independently while comfortable contributing in a team environment
- Proficiency using Cognos Report Studio/PowerPlay is a plus
- Must be proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
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Posted by Jason at 6:32 PM
July 16, 2008
SEC Reporting Manager - Rhode Island
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- coordinate and prepare SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy)
- research and analysis of new and existing accounting pronouncements
- assist in the coordination and review of critical accounting estimates on a quarterly basis
- assist in the coordination of the company's internal controls as they relate to Sarbanes Oxley
- primary audit contact in dealing with our outside auditing firm
- coordinate the external audit requirements on both a quarterly and annual basis
- working with CFO in performing financial analyst projects and supporting functional management groups may also be required at times
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Certified Public Account
- 4 - 8 years experience with a big 4 accounting firm or a large regional firm
- Public company accounting experience preferred
Apply: candidates@careermetasearch.com
Posted by Jason at 4:22 PM
Director of Tax - New Jersey - Northern
The Director of Tax will be the primary contact and info gatherer for both the completion of quarterly tax provisions (FAS 109, FIN 48), and for assisting the company's outside consultants with international and sales tax compliance. He/she will be the accounting department liaison, the Company's foreign offices liaison for local tax provision purposes, as well as the liaison with outside auditors. The Director of Tax will serve as the liaison with the Company's accounting department and will monitor inter-company relationships for tax issues. He/she will review monthly transaction/income tax returns. strong FAS 109 book tax reporting, SOX 404, system conversion and Excel skill set background.
Must be a strong FAS 109, FIN 48 and domestic and international compliance type of professional. Will be responsible for the review of F5471s, 1118's FTC calculations, E&P and earnings repatriation planning from foreign subsidiaries.
Accountabilities with Expected Results:
1. Assists with preparation of international tax returns.
2. Prepares quarterly tax provisions, consolidated and separate company and FIN 48 analyses.
3. Prepares statistical and financial reports, both on a regular and a specially assigned basis.
4. Prepares and analyzes accounting and tax records and reports.
5. Assists with tax audits; prepares claims for tax refunds.
6. Maintains company tax records and files.
7. Keeps current on tax laws and regulations.
8. Assemble information needed for the preparation of the Form 5471 covering all of the Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFC's) of the IPC foreign group.
Position Specifications
Experience/Skills:
1. 10+ years of professional level experience in public or private accounting firm in the tax consulting or tax compliance areas. Must have FAS 109 experience related to multinational companies.
2. Big Four experience preferred
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
4. Proficiency in accounting system applications
5. Detail oriented
6. Good oral and written communication skills
7. Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
8. Experience working with CCH and BNA tax research databases and/or Vertex tax compliance systems is a plus
9. Experience with various tax software used to prepare federal and state tax returns (FASTAX, Computax, InSource, etc.)
10. Strong background in accounting and financial statement preparation.
Education:
BS in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
CPA required.
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Apply: candidates@careermetasearch.com
Posted by Jason at 4:08 PM
Manager, Financial Reporting - NY - NY
Title: Manager, Financial Reporting
Dept: Finance
Supervisor: Director, Financial Reporting
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and assist with the preparation of all Securities and Exchange Commission reports, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and securities registration statements on Form S-4, including:
- Manage the process of drafting the Consolidated Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, Statement of Cash Flows, and Statement of Stockholders' Equity); Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements; Management's Discussion and Analysis; and Selected Financial Data.
- Work with each business unit to ensure the financial statements, footnotes and Management's Discussion and Analysis are accurate and appropriately supported.
- Coordinate the preparation of the non-financial sections of Forms 10-K and 10-Q with the appropriate departments including legal, tax and investor relations.
- Liaise with external auditors, overseeing the quarterly financial statement reviews and year-end audit, responding to interim review and year-end audit queries.
- Assist with the preparation of financial sections of registration statements.
- Working with each business unit, coordinate and assist with the preparation of the financial sections of the quarterly earnings release and supplemental financial analyses, including maintaining appropriate support.
- Responsible for maintaining the processes developed and implemented to ensure IAC's internal controls over financial reporting are SOX compliant.
- Perform research and analysis on high level SEC and technical accounting issues to determine appropriate accounting treatment and related financial disclosures.
- Support other Finance functions as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Accounting
- CPA required
- 3-4 years of Big 4 Public Accounting experience plus 2-3 years exp in private with heavy SEC reporting experience. Overall, this person needs to have 5-7 years experience.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Intermediate level knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management a plus.
- Self-starter capable of working independently.
- Experience working effectively as part of a small team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ideal candidate is driven by a new challenge.
Apply: candidates@careermetasearch.com
Posted by Jason at 4:02 PM
Sr. Auditor - Oklahoma City
Under the direction of the General Auditor, the Sr. Auditor participates in a broad range of corporate audit functions with a focus on auditing complex processes and business/financial operations to ensure internal controls are sufficient to safeguard company assets.
Job Description:
- Identifies and evaluates organization's risk areas and provides input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan
- Conducts internal control reviews of headquarters, domestic and international offices
- Assure integrity of internal controls, financial statements, and all aspects of activities reviewed
- Examine transactions for compliance with policies and procedures
- Provide assistance to Security and Legal on special investigations when needed
- Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers
- Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to the Internal Audit Management
- Identifies, develops and documents audit issues and recommendations
- Provides guidance to staff auditors
- Travel 15-20%
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/MIS/Business required
- Big 4 Audit experience preferred
- CPA and/or CIA preferred
- Minimum 4 years working experience
- Oil and gas industry experience a plus
- Intermediate knowledge of skills that apply to auditing principles and practices, and preferred business practices
- Intermediate knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Skills in collecting and analyzing complex processes and drawing logical conclusions
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Posted by Jason at 3:58 PM
July 15, 2008
Financial Reporting Director - Midwest
Financial Reporting Director
Publicly-traded manufacturing company seeks Financial Reporting Director. Candidates will have strong GAAP and SEC reporting experience; Big 4 public accounting experience preferred. CPA required. The successful candidate will be responsible for all external and internal reporting for the company. We are seeking an individual who will coordinate and oversee preparation of the Company’s financial reporting requirements to the SEC including 10-K and 10-Q reports. Responsibilities include preparation and/or review of relevant financial sections including financial statements and MD&A, ensure all required filings are complete and submitted in compliance with SEC rules and regulations, and oversight of financial reporting policies and procedures including implementation/revision of internal controls as necessary. The Financial Reporting Director will keep abreast of new accounting pronouncements and other related guidance from regulatory authorities such as SEC, FASB, and IASB including researching industry trends in accounting and financial reporting relative to impact to the company.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; CPA preferred. The successful incumbent will have a minimum of eight years of experience in the financial arena at a management level and knowledge of GAAP and SEC requirements and reporting. Big 4 public accounting experience preferred. We are seeking individuals with sound management skills, strong oral and written communication skills who are detail-oriented.
EOE M/F/D/V
Candidates can apply in confidence to lock3052@yahoo.com. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
Posted by Jason at 12:45 AM
Senior Tax Accountant - St Louis MO
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http://www.kvph.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=907&SID=235
Senior Tax Accountant
POSITION OVERVIEW
KV Pharmaceutical is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant. The successful candidate will prepare tax documents related to income tax provision and compliance, assist with various tax research, planning, and special projects, and provide support for any audits related to tax filings. You will oversee the documentation of tax positions and provide general tax support and guidance to other team members.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred. Minimum of three years of public accounting/tax experience from a Big 4 environment. We are seeking an individual with knowledge of US federal and state income tax laws and regulations, knowledge of financial accounting standards concerning taxes, and strong analytical and personal computer skills. The successful incumbent will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, offer an organized approach to providing timely accurate reports, be a self-starter, can multi-task, prioritize, and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
With 13 years of record revenues, KV Pharmaceutical Company (www.kvph.com), a high-growth organization, has reported year-over-year net sales of 35.7% to over $600 million for Fiscal Year 2008.
KV Pharmaceutical (NYSE: KVa/KVb), is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, markets and acquires technology-distinguished branded and generic/non-branded prescription pharmaceutical products. The Company markets its technology-distinguished products through ETHEX Corporation, a national leader in pharmaceuticals that compete with branded products, and Ther-Rx Corporation, its emerging branded drug subsidiary. With more than 65 years in business, KV applies its 15 unique patent protected and proprietary drug delivery technologies to both the brand and generic/non-branded products.
KV is based in St. Louis, Missouri, which was recently named as a 2008 All-America City by the American City Business Journals, one of Forbes’ “200 Best Metropolitan Areas” in America in 2006. St. Louis was also named the second most affordable large metropolitan area in the country by the National Association of Home Builders in 2005. St. Louis offers a world-class medical community with over 50 general practice, teaching and research hospitals including Washington University and St. Louis University. St. Louis is also rich in education with more than a dozen nationally-recognized four-year universities.
KV Pharmaceutical provides a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and profit-sharing, health, vision, and dental. We offer competitive salaries and stock options for many positions which have proven to be lucrative to many long-term KV employees. EOE M/F/D/V
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Posted by Jason at 12:40 AM
July 14, 2008
Director of SOX - Corporate Functions - Long Island City
This is a challenging position for a seasoned accounting / finance professional who will have responsibility for leading MetLife's Sarbanes-Oxley documentation testing and reporting efforts for the Corporate Functions team. This position will be instrumental in refining and continuing the implementation of best-in-class internal control processes and systems. Best-in-class internal control processes and systems have been shown to reduce the cost of capital, reduce the risk of being downgraded by the market and reduce the risk of financial misstatements.
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Posted by Jason at 5:34 PM
Director, Financial Reporting - Chicago
Plan and direct the operations of the two employees in the Financial Reporting and Analysis Department and three employees in the Consolidations Department. Direct the preparation and publication of external and internal consolidated financial statements for the organization. Review and analyze operating results to ensure proper disclosure. Participate with senior management in the planning and preparation of financial press releases, annual reports, quarterly reports and all other financial communications. Provide information and assist senior management in developing strategies to resolve complex and highly confidential accounting and financial reporting issues. Provide counsel and advice to the Investor Relations and Financial Communications Departments in preparation for analysts and reporters questions relating to press releases annual reports, etc. Provide advice and assistance on technical accounting and reporting issues. Challenge any reporting not clearly defined and coordinate reporting issues with Legal, Tax and the independent auditors prior to releasing financial reports.
Reports to: Vice President - Assistant Controller
Directly Supervises: 1) Manager of Financial Reporting
2) Manager of Consolidations
Indirectly Supervises: Three Staff Accountants
Internal Relationships:Communicate with all levels of management, including senior financial officers of operating companies and senior management at corporate including the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President and Controller. Discussions include developing strategies to resolve complex and highly confidential accounting and financial reporting issues.
External Relationships:Communicate with all levels, including partners managers and staff at independent auditors; actuaries, partners of Hunton and Williams; government agencies; debt underwriters’ counsel and other professional associations.
1.Directly responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation and analysis of all internal and external consolidated financial reports for the organization. These reports include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Consolidation of Financial Statements and related analysis
2) Annual Report
3) Certified Financial Statements
4) SEC Reporting – Forms 10-K and 10-Q
5) Quarterly Financial Press Releases
6) Monthly Executive Summary and Directors’ Reports
7) Quarterly Fact Sheets
8) Base Business – Quarterly Reports
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Posted by Jason at 5:10 PM
JPMorgan - Tax Supervisor - Regulated Investment
1. Perform first level, detailed review of:Fiscal and excise tax provisions including complete and accurate disclosures (ie. ROCSOP, 60 day IRS Notices) for financial statement purposes, as well as, ensuring the accuracy of proposed excise and subchapter M distributions. Federal (Forms 1120RIC, 8613, and other applicable filings) and State tax returns.2. During peak periods (ie. excise and certain fiscal year ends) assist in the preparation of fiscal and excise tax provisions and federal and state tax filings.3. Perform detailed review of IRS qualification tests and monthly/quarterly distributions in accordance with established procedures.4. Develop staff members through technical training and providing assignments that are challenging and thought provoking.5. Identify potential tax issues and raise to the tax manager as soon as possible.6. Monitor federal and state tax law changes by referencing resources such as CCH and BNA on a frequent basis.7. Through research, propose
enhancements to fund policies and procedures to address evolving RIC and security tax laws.8. Conduct semi annual performance reviews for staff by providing timely and concise feedback. This process includes developing clear objectives and a development plan for each staff to follow.9. Participate in hiring and maintaining, a well educated, experienced, diverse.10. Respond to IRS notices within a reasonable time after receipt.11. Ensure maintenance of an open issues file and ensure that staff members are reviewing periodically.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:BS in Accountancy or Finance is required, CPA and /or MST is a plus.EXPERIENCE:Three to Five years of RIC Tax experienced required.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Solid knowledge of RIC taxation and security tax law; General understanding of tax concepts outside of the RIC field(ie. calculation of foreign tax credit limitation and taxability of reorganizations etc.); Ability to challenge the status quo; Solid interpersonal skills; Strong analytical skills; Good presentation skills; Ability to identify opportunities for automation to increase efficiencies; Strong organizational skills.
Posted by Jason at 5:03 PM
