Director of Accounting

BuzzFeed is the social news and entertainment company. BuzzFeed is redefining online advertising with its social, content-driven publishing technology. BuzzFeed provides the most shareable breaking news, original reporting, entertainment, and video across the social web to its global audience of more than 200M. BuzzFeed is the leading media company for the social age, intensely focused on delivering high-quality original reporting, insight, and viral content across a rapidly expanding array.

BuzzFeed is looking for a smart, detail-oriented person to serve as a Director of Accounting on the corporate team. This person will report directly to the Corporate Controller. This person will require strong leadership skills to manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting team including the period-end close processes. This is an ideal position for an individual who has gained strong experience in a public accounting setting as well as in the private sector and now seeks to apply those skills to a fast-growing company. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment, will bring energy and passion to everything he/she does, and will not be afraid to roll up his/her sleeves to tackle challenging assignments. This job is full-time, based in New York. We offer competitive compensation and equity.

* Assist with the management of core accounting processes/functions including general ledger, cash, accruals, fixed assets, foreign exchange and consolidation * Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals, prepare variance analysis and ensure accounting activities are well supported and documented * Assist with the management of the month/quarter/year end close process in accordance with GAAP * Manage and maintain the company chart of accounts * Document and implement required operational changes resulting from new GAAP and SEC rules * Assist in defining and drafting company accounting policies and ensuring compliance with those policies * Develop and improve processes to ensure best practice for a rapidly growing business * Work with business stakeholders to improve accuracy and timeliness of inputs for key financial processes * Lead audit preparation and be the primary contact for auditors * Develop reports to support financial planning and analysis of financial data

* Mix of Public accounting and Private company experience * Experience working with NetSuite or other cloud-based ERP systems preferable * Big 4 Accounting experience preferable * 8+ years of experience; experience as a manager is a must * Strong SOX, GAAP and SEC reporting experience preferred * BS/BA in Accounting and CPA * High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines * Strong communication skills * Strong problem solving skills * Detail oriented and controls focused * Proven track record of leadership with a keen ability and desire to mentor staff on career development