Salary Mid-Point: $190,000
Location: Canonsburg PA
Job Type: Permanent
IFG Pittsburgh is actively recruiting a Director of Accounting that will maintain an accounting system that fairly presents the financial position of the company. The positions responsibilities will include the oversight of internal and external financial reporting, financial statement preparation and maintaining an environment that is compliant with internal controls. The position will require as understanding of SEC reporting requirements and new and existing accounting pronouncements.  As the Director of Accounting, you will Interface with executive leadership and use professional judgement supplementing accounting policy and procedures.


Responsibilities of the Director of Accounting
  • Reviews monthly internal financial statements to ensure they are in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Reviews Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings including 10-Q's, 10-K's, and 8-K's in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements.
  • Maintains adequate, auditable support for filings.
  • Develops and supports internal controls and Section 404 SOX documentation and risk related assessments.
  • Reviews department memos for new and existing accounting standards as they apply to current or proposed transactions or processes.
  • Assists in responding to and coordinating replies to any SEC written or oral comments, coordinating with auditors/counsel as necessary.
  • Reviews detailed proforma financial statements and related financial data for 33 Act filings for acquisitions and capital raising.
  • Perform detail review of purchase accounting schedules and review merger-related expenses.
  • Calculates the Fair Value (FV) of annual stock-based compensation awarded to Directors and Employees and assists with the preparation of stock based compensation related tables disclosed in the annual proxy.
  • Reviews the annual Goodwill Impairment analysis.
  • Assists with information needs of external auditors.
  • Acts in the absence of the Controller.

Qualifications of the Director of Accounting
  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA highly preferred
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Proven leadership experience required as will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the staff. 
  • Detailed knowledge and ability to interpret and implement current accounting standards
  • Responsible for evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations, strong analytical and problem solving skills, detail oriented, quality and precision focused and strong supervisory and management skills.

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFG Partner or Matt Shaffer at 412-539-1434 x226 for additional details and confidential consideration. Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.IFG-Global.com.

ABOUT IFG

IFG Pittsburgh is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005. We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges. We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.