Chief Accounting Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Chief Accounting Officer

LOCATION

Denver, CO

MANAGER

Chief Financial Officer

POSITION TYPE

Full Time - Exempt

SALARY

$250,000 - $275,000/annually

Our Values

Make It Happen Customer Driven Trust Family Culture

Our values are embedded in our organization and form the basis of our business planning, recruitment processes, training, and leadership.

Our Vision

Creating certainty for our customers by engineering and delivering the right maritime solutions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Leader of the companies' corporate accounting team with operations in Denver CO, Bellingham WA, Portland CT, New Orleans LA, and Mobile AL, where Birdon is executing multiple government contracts focused on maritime engineering and manufacturing.

You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate financial and accounting guidance and analysis to the Executive team to inform key decision-making in pursuit of the company's financial and operational objectives. You will also be responsible for helping drive the accounting team processes and ERP development. You will oversee the general accounting, AP, AR, payroll and financial reporting functions of the Company including driving change and maturity in these processes.

The position requires strong interpersonal relationships with subordinates, peers, senior management, and external contacts regarding the role's functional areas of expertise. The position has significant interactions with other Birdon business areas as required.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for:

• Plan, direct, and carry out accounting activities to ensure the accurate and timely preparation and dissemination of designated financial statements and reports; create non-standard reports and variance reviews as required
• Provide leadership for the processing of business transactions across the organization (AR, AP, payroll, general accounting) ensuring controls are effectively in place and opportunities for continuous improvement of processing efficiencies are identified and implemented
• With support from IT/ERP team, identify new processes and procedures for continual improvement within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, initially focused on:
• Payroll processing
• Requisition and approval workflow processes
• Fully digital AP processing, approval, and payment
• Develop, prepare, and present to the Executive Team monthly financial summaries: including an understanding of the data to create a cohesive story based on key performance drivers to communicate to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
• In conjunction with the Program Finance Managers, provide input and leadership into

Income and balance sheet modeling and forecasting

Cashflow modeling and forecasting

• Lead bank reporting, annual financial audit and tax return preparation liaison processes
• Perform other job duties as directed by the Executive Team or Directors
• Travel will be limited, but necessary at times, in support of the Executive Team

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• BA/BS in accounting or finance
• CPA preferred
• 15+ years of relevant management experience with ability to lead and inspire
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central (ERP) is a highly desired skillset
• Project accounting (% of completion rev rec) experience
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and banking
• Ability to manage process change including identifying stakeholders, change options, and manage others
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Very strong analytical and communication skills, both written and oral
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Self-starter with a drive for excellence, ability to build strong working relationships, and a proven ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to build strong working relationships, and proven work abilities in a dynamic environment
• Trustworthy, with an ability to use discretion when handling confidential information

HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY (HSEQ) OBLIGATIONS

• Ensure task risk assessments are conducted to carry out all work safely
• Commitment to a focus on safety and a culture of hazard identification and control
• Compliance with company policies and procedures to protect themselves, work colleagues and the environment
• Report all incidents, hazards and near misses, including environmental cases
• Follow all quality control and assurance systems in place
• Take part in annual performance appraisals for accounting team
• Participate and follow any fitness for work or recover at work plans implemented for the individual

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position requires use of computer, telephones, and other office equipment, reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Position occasionally requires ability to work in a manufacturing environment and boats from the beginning of production through the sea trails. This includes mobility to work in and around incomplete aluminium hull structures
• This role is a hybrid role with the schedule to be determined with the Chief Financial Officer in support and balance of the business needs and may vary from time to time
• Ability to lift packages, equipment, up to 50 lbs

RELATIONSHIPS

The Chief Accounting Officer will be based in Denver, CO, and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Birdon Directors, President, and advisors may provide additional direction and duties from time to time.

Your communication and direct contact with Birdon clients are an important aspect of this position. It is your responsibility to ensure that Birdon's values and interests are maintained during your relationship with clients, subcontractors, visitors, suppliers, and employees.

Birdon offers a full benefits package including:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• EAP
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
• Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral program

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your RightsThe Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing [redacted]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [redacted] for further assistance.