Accounting Leader

Role Summary: 

The Accounting Leader will be a cornerstone of our financial operations, responsible for establishing, overseeing, and continuously improving Leverage's internal accounting standards, policies, and procedures. This role will be critical in building and leading a high-performing team of junior and senior accountants and account managers. The Accounting Leader will ensure the flawless execution of accounting standards, policies, and procedures, guaranteeing the accuracy, completeness, thoroughness, and timely recording of all financial data within Leverage's operations. This individual will also manage engagement with auditors and tax advisors on compliance and regulatory matters related to the accounting function. This individual will embody Leverage's values, particularly "Relentless Pursuit of Tangible Client Impact" and "Data-Driven Insight, Collaborative Action, Exponential Growth".

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: 
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and mentor junior and senior accountants and account managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and development plans to enhance team capabilities and align with Leverage's cultural behaviors.
  • Champion a collaborative and inclusive team environment, leveraging diverse talents and perspectives to achieve unified goals.
• Accounting Operations & Oversight: 
  • Design, implement, and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, and efficiency in internal financial recording.
  • Oversee all general ledger operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset management, ensuring timely and accurate recording.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-year close processes.
  • Manage the preparation of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) to ensure their accuracy and completeness in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
  • Engage with external auditors and tax advisors on compliance and regulatory activities related to Leverage's internal accounting function.
• Financial Data Integrity & Reporting Preparation: 
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and thoroughness of all underlying financial data that feeds into Leverage's internal reports and dashboards.
  • Guarantee the timely recording of all internal financial transactions.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: 
  • Continuously seek opportunities to streamline Leverage's internal accounting processes, leverage technology, and improve efficiency in data recording and compliance.
  • Embrace an adaptive innovation mindset, exploring new accounting methodologies and tools to enhance accuracy and thoroughness of internal financial data.
• Cultural Alignment: 
  • Actively live and model Leverage's core values in all professional interactions and decisions.
  • Ensure that the internal accounting function consistently contributes to the "Relentless Pursuit of Tangible Client Impact" by providing accurate and timely financial data that defines our value.
  • Foster an environment of "Data-Driven Insight, Collaborative Action, Exponential Growth" within the team, focusing on the accurate capture and utilization of data for operational excellence.
  • Demonstrate "Adaptive Innovation, Continuous Mastery, Unwavering Excellence" in all internal accounting practices, striving for the highest standards of data integrity and compliance.
  • Champion "Diverse Expertise, Unified Purpose, Global Impact" by promoting an inclusive environment and leveraging diverse skills within the team.