Director of Audit

Summary Description:

The Director of Audit (DA) is responsible for successfully leading the Reconciliation Services department to team accountability, accurate and timely reconciliation processes as well as the processing of other cash related functions. The Director of Audit will also work with other leadership staff to resolve any audit related issues and establish effective procedures to ensure excellence in customer service and accurate and timely financial reporting for FLORES clients. The Director of Audit works directly with the COO on growth and development plans for the company and reports on the Executive team.

Essential Job Functions

• Interviewing and hiring staff as needed
• Overseeing and developing staff to ensure an accountable and productive team that drives customer value and overall company success
• Managing and fostering the growth and goals of your team through monthly coaching sessions and ensuring that regular performance reviews have been conducted
• Plan, direct and coordinate work plan; assign projects, programs and activities; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; identify and resolve problems
• Ensuring that work is properly allocated and completed accurately and on time
• Assist COO to plan, direct and coordinate work plan; assign projects, programs and activities; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; identify and resolve problems
• Advise staff as to the handling of non-routine transactions
• Prepare bank reconciliation, including all cash and equivalent accounts
• Full Balance Sheet reconciliation and review for new clients
• Communication with clients to resolve issues or concerns they may have
• Trial Balance import for new clients
• Manage FLORES unclaimed property procedures, including due diligence in accordance with State law
• Analyze and correct current period errors in general ledger
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Maintain confidentiality of clients
• Perform other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office applications
• Degree in accounting (or related area) or equivalent work experience is required
• Minimum of seven years related experience
• Ability to follow pre-established guidelines to perform a variety of functions
• Ability to follow professional appearance and dress code guidelines
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and others is essential