Continental Finance Company

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Continental Finance Company
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeWilmington • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting functions, including GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation, and oversight of accounting operations. Proven leadership in managing accounting teams and enhancing financial processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting7 Years Progressive Accounting ExperienceTechnical Knowledge Of GAAPLeadership And Supervisory SkillsProficiency In Microsoft Excel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administer and perform day-to-day responsibilities for the company’s overall general accounting function
  • Maintain accounting policy
  • Oversee, implement, and maintain accounting systems
  • Oversee monthly accounting operations for accruals, cash, inter-company transactions, accounting policy, and reconciliations
  • Manage and oversee daily operations of the accounting department and basic accounting procedures
  • Lead month-end closing, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and supporting schedules for financial statement preparation
  • Maintain general ledger reconciliation policy and procedures
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related disclosures
  • Perform technical U.S. GAAP analysis and prepare technical accounting policy documents
  • Manage and audit the work of accounting staff and assist in performance management
  • Prepare investor, debt covenant, and management reporting
  • Review accounts payable and bank reconciliations and monitor company cash flow
  • Serve as liaison for external financial statement audits
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  • Minimum of 3 years management experience required
  • Minimum of 7 years progressive accounting experience in public accounting or similar work environment
  • Technical and comprehensive knowledge of finance, financial planning, accounting, and tax areas of a business
  • Excellent understanding of GAAP
  • Strong leadership and proven supervisory skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
  • Prior credit card or financial services experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Hybrid work schedule with three core days in the office and two remote workdays
  • Business casual environment
  • Equal employment opportunity and commitment to inclusion and diversity

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Hard Skills
General Ledger MaintenanceMonth-End ClosingFinancial Statement PreparationAccounting Policy ImplementationAccruals ManagementCash Flow MonitoringAccounts Payable ReviewTechnical U.S. GAAP AnalysisJournal EntriesReconciliation Procedures
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeAdvanced ExcelAccounting Systems
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingFinancial PlanningTax AreasInvestor ReportingDebt Covenant Reporting