Chief Accounting Officer

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Expert/Leader
Greentech
The Role
Lead the accounting function including internal audit, controls, GAAP financial reporting, and month/quarter/year close. Manage and develop the accounting team, approve journal entries and reconciliations, ensure compliance, and collaborate with senior leadership on financial strategy and risk mitigation.
Summary Generated by Built In

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

  • 15 days paid time off
  • 10 Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
  • Career growth and promotional opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual internal audit process.
  2. Identify areas of risk and implement controls to mitigate them.
  3. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  4. Collaborate with the CFO and other senior leaders to develop financial strategies.
  5. Lead and manage the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
  6. Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  7. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
  8. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting processes.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

 
1. Leadership and team management
2. Financial analysis and reporting
3. Internal audit and compliance
4. Strategic planning and decision-making
5. Problem-solving and critical thinking
6. Strong understanding of internal controls and assurance that all controls/review functions are working properly
7. Ability to work accurately and quickly with numbers and formulas
8. Possess excellent computer skills (accounting software, databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office products)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES: 

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

2. Minimum of 10  years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

3. Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal audit processes.

4. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

5. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, NetSuite a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Talking, Hearing, Seeing

2. Standing, Sitting, Walking, and Fingering

3. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or

administrative work.)

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA or CMA
  • Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP
  • Experience with internal audit processes and executing annual internal audits
  • Experience identifying risks and implementing internal controls and compliance
  • Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (spreadsheets/databases)
  • NetSuite experience
  • Leadership, team management, and ability to train and develop staff
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
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The Company
HQ: Baltimore, MD
390 Employees

What We Do

We harness the power of proven technologies to create sustainable solutions for the natural waste challenges generated by civic and commercial growth.

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