The Accounting Head will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
• Coordinates in recruiting and hiring accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations as appropriate.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return.
• Overseeing customer account management, including negotiating contracts and agreements to maximize profit
• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.