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Accounting Consultant

HYCOR Biomedical

Accounting Consultant

Garden Grove, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Company Overview

    Founded in 1981, HYCOR Biomedical, Garden Grove, CA, is a global manufacturer and marketer of in vitro diagnostic products. Since its founding, HYCOR has served the allergy diagnostic testing needs of clinical laboratories, hospitals and doctors' offices worldwide. The recently launched NOVEOS builds upon 40 years of experience in specific IgE testing, and supplements the Company’s existing line of HYTEC products. The company is focused on delivering NOVEOS, a new generation fully-automated allergy system that solves the shortcomings of today's technology, with 1/10th the sample requirement and negligible interference issues.

     

    Accounting Consultant (interim)

    The Accounting team plays a critical role at Hycor in equipping and empowering the company to make smart business decisions. We work closely and partner with senior management and other internal teams to support growth and ensure the longevity and long-term financial health of the company.

    By collecting data and reporting the business's financial activities in accordance with US GAAP, we provide accurate and timely financial reports for strategic planning and decision-making purposes as well as quarterly reports to external parties including our investors and lending institutions. As a team, we are responsible for the integrity of our financial data through the maintenance of effective controls and support of our annual financial audits. It is also our responsibility to maintain tax and regulatory compliance across different jurisdictions at federal, state, and local levels.

    Now, our team has a new role for an interim Accounting Consultant! We are looking for a driven and detailed-oriented professional who will be reporting to the Global Controller. You will initially be involved in the project management of the ERP conversion, applying best practices to the functionality developed in the new system, documenting updated procedures, and training of existing staff. Upon mutual agreement, we are considering a conversion to manage all aspects of the GL function including month-end close, fixed assets management, and financial reporting. Additionally, you will be managing the day-to-day accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit management. As a smaller environment, you will be rolling up your sleeves to support these functions, while also being a supervisor for a small but growing team.

     

    Principal (Interim) Job Duties:

    • Serve as the chief liaison between Implementation partner, internal IT, and Finance, taking notes and strategizing with the Global Controller on resolving issues as they arise.
    • Facilitate project meetings and provide timely status updates to Global Controller.
    • Documenting transaction flows, interface requirements, data conversion requirements, and providing best practice recommendations to improve existing processes which then get functionalized into the new system environment.
    • Develop testing plan to ensure effective, documented evidence of data conversion as well as system functionality working per documented design.
    • Provide ongoing updates and training to the new staff as the system implementation progresses. Sometimes this training might take the form of you handling their duties while they help with new system setup and configuration to inspire ownership.   Develop value added training manuals, as needed.
    • Develop revised policies and procedures to reflect the processes flowing through the new systems and related controls.

     

    The successful candidate should also be capable of handling the following duties:

    • Working to develop new value added reports out of new ERP for dashboards and monthly package.
    • Managing the month-end and year-end close process
    • Preparing and overseeing the preparation of balance sheet recs.
    • Overseeing payroll administration support and recording using data from the outside provider.
    • Preparing for the year-end audit
    • Partner with Operations, R&D, and IT departments to build out our fixed asset accounting, asset tagging system and procedures
    • Assist with preparing an accounting manual clearly defining and documenting our internal control policies, processes, and procedures
    • Developing and mentoring Accounting staff

     

    Candidate Profile:

    In addition to requisite technical skills, we expect you to have high integrity, a can-do attitude, and strong communication skills. You embrace changes well and take initiative in seeking ways to improve the status quo. You value and respect people and have a strong team player mindset. You do not get easily overwhelmed with challenges and have a track record of meeting deadlines and taking a proactive approach to your work.

     

    Minimum Required Skills and Competencies:

    6+ years of relevant accounting experience from both public accounting and industry sectors

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting

    Certified Public Accounting (CPA) required with CPA firm assurance experience.

    Preferred strong knowledge of Sage Intacct (or similar) on intermediate accounting functions including consolidations and currency translation adjustments (CTA)

    Previous experience in project managing ERP conversions & setting up testing programs

    Business process improvement analysis in system setup

    Strong understanding and knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls

    Proactive mindset with a strong attention to detail

    Excellent time and self-management skills; ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    Solid communication and interpersonal skills

    Collaborative working style and team player

    Advanced Excel skills

     

    Preferred Skills and Competencies:

    Fast-growing start-ups and/or manufacturing industry experience