Lead Accountant

Accounting + Finance Recruiter | Rescue Dog Mom | Lover of Baking and the Outdoors

Our client is an organization in the Dane County area looking for a Lead Accountant. Our client is looking for someone with 5+ years of experience, organized, and driven. This company offers professional growth & development, competitive benefits, and flexibility. This position is hybrid.

The Lead Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a subject matter expert on complex accounting, GAAP, and regulatory issues.
• Lead the research and implementation of evolving accounting standards and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Conduct advanced financial analysis, identifying root causes, trends, and performance variances.
• Review and validate financial data, including budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Support internal and external reporting, including materials for investors and the board of directors.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of internal controls and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Assists with other duties and projects as assigned.

The Lead Accountant will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Accounting, or related field. CPA preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures of the utility industry.
• 5+ years related experience in accounting.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Fast learner, who is adaptable to changing financial accounting technologies.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.