Oversee the applicable staff and operations of the Company鈥檚 accounting and tax organizations, including technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX and tax
Perform analysis, review and conclude on all technical accounting matters in accordance with US GAAP and present conclusions in accounting memos
Serve as the company鈥檚 primary technical resource on all SOX related matters, including development, refinement and documentation of controls
Oversee the accuracy of all financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and SEC reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP, disclosures and other applicable requirements
Oversee tax function including: tax provision and SEC tax disclosures; tax compliance processes to ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns, strategic tax planning, understanding new tax legislation and its impact on the company; and tax related audits
Maintain a working knowledge of all new emerging technical issues or SEC requirements and presents effectively to senior leadership and the Audit Committee their impact to the company; ensure proper and timely implementation of such new requirements
Serve as a key advisor and technical resource to the CAO, while providing comprehensive financial information to the CEO, CFO, CAO, Senior Management team and Board of Directors
Complete acquisition diligence for accounting and tax matters and lead the implementation of the company鈥檚 accounting policies and control framework for new acquisitions
Monitor changing business environment for items that may impact the company. Assist with evaluation of new processes, systems, and policies to determine SOX impacts and ensure an effective design of controls
Advances process automation and accounting and tax technology
Provide support to all properties and shared services for the accounting close and financial reporting processes, including technical accounting questions and audit responses
Serve as the key point of contact for the company鈥檚 external auditors and internal auditors
Oversee the company鈥檚 annual risk assessments and present results to senior leadership
Maintain the Accounting Policy Manual (APM) and SOX control framework and recommend changes for new accounting pronouncements
Responsible for the awareness and training of property and shared service accounting teams for new accounting pronouncements and compliance with all accounting policies, procedures and controls
Assess the accounting organization and implement programs to develop, retain, and recruit a strong accounting team committed to continuous improvement, quality, and teamwork