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Job Description

CBIZ MHM, a national accounting and consulting firm with a large office in San Diego, is assisting in the hiring process for one of our long term clients.   The right fit is critical â€" read on and if this is you please apply as directed at the bottom…

Overview:  Come grow with us!  We are improving healthcare one hospital at a time by pioneering and changing the way hospitals handle and integrate medical documentation.   We are looking for a high energy individual with strong business judgment to join the team of this fast growth mid-sized, privately held, high tech company and make an impact! 

The Company is very entrepreneurial and has been, and expects to continue, experiencing 20% + annual growth.   We are an integrated software development and manufacturing company with both commercial and federal government customers throughout the US, Europe and Asia.

Job Overview:    You’re people skills and technical hands on “get it done" ability will be key to your success.  The position reports directly to the Controller with some interaction with the President and CEO.   It requires a hard working, straightforward, strong self starter who can operate with good judgment and limited direction. 

You will initially assist the Controller in performing and overseeing the financial close process and will eventually be responsible to the Controller for all aspects of accounting and finance including timely and accurate financial reporting.  Your role will include hands-on preparing of the more complex journal entries as well as assisting the Controller in overseeing and developing the accounting staff to ensure all aspects of AP, AR and general accounting are being handled appropriately.   Periodic hands on involvement with sales posting â€" collections cycle may also be required.  Other duties will include periodic financial analyses, projections and assisting the Controller and outside attorney with contract reviews.

As the company continues to win greater levels of government work its requirements for reporting to government agencies and its government audit requirements will continue to become more expansive.  You will play a key role, along with the Controller, in helping to understand, plan and manage the Company’s ability to collect cost data properly and report properly to meet these expanding requirements.

You’re strong communication skills will be critical as you will be interacting with various individuals involved in all aspects of the business.  Those skills will be key and you will become one of the primary interfaces, along with the Controller, to the CPA firm, bank and other various audit agencies. 

Being IT savvy is a big plus as you learn our ERP system / report writer software and assess its ability to meet the Companies future growth needs. 

Job Requirements

Education:     B.S. in Accounting or equivalent.

Required:      

• Familiarity with government accounting for fixed price contracts is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with most aspects of the monthly close, including balance sheet reconciliations, and hands on journal entry preparation (for complex entries) is a must. 

Preferred but not required:

• Credential such as CMA, CPA, etc.
• Experience in an established entrepreneurial company.
• Experience in small to mid-sized growing companies.
• A familiarity with light manufacturing environments and the accounting for software.
• Experience in government accounting for both cost plus and fixed price contracts.

Key Evaluation Factors:

You will be evaluated, among other factors and requirements, on your ability to successfully achieve the following key aspects:  (note you need not have done them in the past but must demonstrate the ability understanding to do them successfully).

1.      Successfully research and learn, utilizing the company’ government costing methods and government audit requirements to evaluate our current systems ability to meet those needs based on the types of contracts we have and plan to have in the future.  If necessary, identify risks and recommendations and work with the Controller to obtain management buy in and lead in implementing system and information gathering changes to successfully meet government audit requirements.

2.      The ability to gain the confidence of and work effectively with the Controller, the CEO and the management team for financial reporting, financial forecasting and  government costing.

3.      The ability to successfully work with the Controller and staff to implement and maintain good accounting practices such as cross training, procedures internal controls appropriate for the company as it grows.

4.      Preparation of profit analysis by product etc., and other financial related analysis as required.

5.      The ability to write effectively with regards to items such as informal polices and procedures, memos of understanding and various internal and external communications.