Manage and improve the month-end cl

Manage and improve the month-end close function, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and maintenance of company chart accounts.
Calculate stock based compensation expense, equity transactions, and all related reports and reconciliations.
Manage the general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and payroll functions, including the establishment of operational objectives and assignments.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements.
Establish and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure FASB, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Perform accounting research and implementation of accounting standards.
Establish, implement and administer internal control policies, procedures and processes for accounting operations.
Lead the communication and implementation of new accounting practices, policies, and procedures across the Company.
Manage and/or develop new system-related tools, policies, procedures and communication techniques to ensure accurate and efficient month-end close processes and creative means to improve the overall process.