Director of Accounting

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable ("AP") automation software and payment solutions for middle market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone that works here, they'll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We are all entrepreneurs who love to innovate and win with a passion for serving our customers. While we take personal ownership of our everyday work, we recognize that we only win as a team.

Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we've created a company of over 1,600 teammates working in one of our 7 offices across the U.S., or remotely. We're building more than a tech company - we're building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you' - connected with others, chasing big goals and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you'll tell for years, you've come to the right place.

AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years - that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®.

Job Overview

The Director of Accounting will manage the team that handles the day-to-day accounting functions including monthly close. This role will be responsible for general accounting and reporting, administration, and financial controls. This role reports directly to the VP Controller.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage accounting close process ensuring timeliness and accuracy of results
• Ensure proper classification and recording of expenses and other day-to-day accounting items
• Communicate with the financial planning and analysis team monthly results and day-to-day items that arise during the month that will impact the rolling forecast
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement flux analysis for month-on-month reporting or actual budget analysis
• Manage month-end close meetings within the controllership group and with financial planning and analysis providing a high-level overview of month-end results for expenses
• Lead payroll, benefits, and accounts payable functions
• Oversee corporate bank account, treasury, and money transfer license reconciliations and postings of related journal entries
• Support in the preparation of the quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, including filings on 10-K or 10-Q
• Train, develop, and grow the accounting team members' skills
• Review monthly analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries prepared by the accounting team
• The administrator of FloQast, Net Suite, monthly accounting close checklist and reconciliation software Administrator of travel expense management system (Concur) and corporate credit cards
• Prepare analysis schedules as needed and upon request
• Assess impacts of accounting process changes to day-to-day accounting and implement new processes/monthly tasks as needed
• Assist in the implementation of SOX 404 (walkthroughs, internal controls, etc.)
• Support Controller on special projects, process automation initiatives, and audit
• Research accounting g/l information requests/questions from other departments

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA Certification
• Minimum of 7 years of people management
• Inquisitive nature about how transactions affect the financial statements
• Understanding of GAAP, financial statement relationships, and external financial reporting
• Understanding of complex accounting areas
• Ability to interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements for publicly traded companies
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization
• Accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer.AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance withapplicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminateagainst applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. Thisincludes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ageand physical or mental disability.

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• Job Function Accounting
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Management

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