Accounting Consultant

SEC Reporting Requirements: Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3, S-4; FASB Pronouncement analysis and implementation; Post merger integration; Reporting package development; Financial and operational audit coordination and execution; Corporate Accounting, Cash Flow Management, Consolidated financial statement preparation; Monthly close process redesign; Creation, review and documentation of internal control policy and procedures. Financial Systems Implementation Define software requirements; Manage software selection process; Act as functional lead in implementation of financial systems or product upgrades; Serve as liaison between IT and Finance/Accounting functions; Design and map chart of accounts; Develop and execute test scripts; Design financial reports using system or bolt-on reporting tools; Identify and implement “quick hit” process improvements; Perform post-implementation troubleshooting. Financial Planning & Analysis Preparation of annual operating plans; Quarterly re-forecasting; Development of multi-year strategic plans; Analysis of product line, channel and customer profitability; Evaluation of marketing and advertising ROI; Benchmarking; Refinement of cost allocation methodologies; R&D budgeting; Cost-to-serve analysis; Development of complex forecasting tools; Pricing analysis; Acquisition and divestiture analysis; Capital expense planning and analysis. Process Documentation and Redesign Develop “as is” process narratives and flow charts; Implement best practice recommendations; Align processes with capabilities of new systems; Ensure processes are compliant with external regulation. Financial Management Provide financial management when positions are impacted by growth, re-organization, merger, acquisition, or relocation; Evaluate job description and job content; Document desk-level processes; Identify and implement productivity opportunities; Assess efficiency of workflow; Develop current and accurate position descriptions; Train newly hired staff. Project Management Analyze and document project objectives and requirements; Scope project, identify resource requirements, articulate deliverables and develop timetables; Create project and communication plans; Coordinate efforts of internal process owners and subject matter experts; Develop contingency plans to eliminate obstacles to on-time and on-budget completion of the project.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area