Chief Accounting Officer
Job Summary
Job Description
LegalZoom is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Chief Accounting Officer to join their growing organization. This position requires coordinating and supervising the accounting department, delegating tasks, and ensuring compliance with laws and company procedures. The role reports directly to the CFO, oversees all accounting departments, develops accounting strategies for profit maximization, manages payroll and taxes, and ensures the accuracy of financial statements. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, advanced knowledge of accounting software, and a proven track record in a senior accounting position.
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- CPA Certification
- 10+ years experience in a senior accounting position
- Advanced knowledge of professional accounting software
- Proficiency in complex accounting systems
- Skilled in budgeting and bookkeeping
- Excellent financial and analytical abilities
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- High attention to detail
Good to have:
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements
- Extensive business experience and strategic knowledge
- Skilled in Microsoft suite
Perks:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k, With Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Fertility benefits
- Mental Health benefits
- One Medical
- Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250
2 skills required
Job Details
Description
About LegalZoom
We're here to make legal help accessible to all. LegalZoom transformed the legal industry with the launch of our online services and groundbreaking technology in 2001. Since then, millions of customers have counted on us to officially start and run businesses, protect brands and intellectual property, and look after loved ones through wills and trusts.
As the industry leader for over 20 years, innovation remains at the center of all we do. We're creative thinkers and problem solvers with a passion for building legal and tax products that make a positive impact on the world, and we're always looking for exceptional people to push us further.
With us, you'll do work that's as rewarding as it is challenging with a team where every voice matters and diversity, equality, and inclusion are truly embraced. Together, we'll continue to democratize the law and make a real difference in the lives of millions.
This position will be in Los Angeles or the Bay Area
Overview
We are seeking a highly-skilled, experienced chief accounting officer to join our growing organization. In this position, you will coordinate and supervise the accounting department, delegating work and ensuring the staff follows all current laws and company procedures.
You will
- Report directly to the chief financial officer (CFO)
- Recruit, manage, and oversee all accounting departments; work with other accounting managers
- Create accounting strategies to maximize profits
- Manage payroll and taxes
- Regularly examine financial statements and ensure they are accurate and free of any errors
- Organize and update financial records; monitor all bookkeeping
- Analyze accounts and suggest improvements to reduce costs and increase profits
- Make sure all financial data adheres to current tax laws and regulations
- Keep company accounts information confidential
- Stay abreast of industry changes and current tax/accounting laws
- Prepare, manage and present monthly reports
- Act as a liaison to outside auditors
- Represent the accounting department at board meetings
You have
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- CPA Certification; continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements
- 10+ years experience in a senior accounting position
- Advanced knowledge of professional accounting software
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements
- Extensive business experience and strategic knowledge
- Skilled in Microsoft suite; proficient in complex accounting systems
- Highly skilled in budgeting and bookkeeping
- Excellent financial and analytical abilities
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- High attention to detail
LegalZoom is a remote-first company and the national range for this role is $250K to $375K. Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below.
● Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
● 401k, With Matching Contributions
● Paid Time Off
● Health Savings Account (HSA)
● Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
● Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
● Plus other wellness benefits to include:
○ Fertility
○ Mental Health
○ One Medical
○ Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250
Join us in making a difference as we build our future and help ensure access to professional legal advice to all! LegalZoom is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. LegalZoom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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