Job Summary
The
Accounting Manager reports to the Finance Director of Corporate Accounting and is responsible for leading the Company's day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. This hands-on leadership role oversees the monthly close process and core accounting functions, including payroll, operating expenses, capital expenditures, fixed assets, cash, and bank account reconciliations.
The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Finance Director with the preparation of consolidated financial statements and internal/external financial reporting by delivering timely, accurate financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is equally comfortable managing a team and performing hands on accounting work focused on driving efficient and effective accounting operations.
Essential Responsibilities
General Accounting & Month-End Close
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and compliance with accounting policies.
- Analyze financial results and investigate variances as needed. Proactively implement analytical reviews to quickly identify, understand and assess necessary adjustments during close.
Financial Reporting Support
- Support the Finance Director in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly management reporting.
- Support efficient and effective reporting, journal entries and analysis required to consolidate financials, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
- Support annual financial statement audits and coordinate audit requests. Support preparation of schedules for financial statement disclosures.
Payroll Oversight
- Oversee payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
- Ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled each pay period.
- Partner with Human Resources and payroll providers to ensure timely and compliant payroll processing.
- Operating Expenses, Capital Expenditures & Fixed Assets
- Oversee accounting for operating expenses and capital expenditures.
- Ensure proper capitalization of assets in accordance with Company policy.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, and asset disposals.
- Review capital project accounting and related reconciliations.
Cash & Bank Accounting
- Oversee all bank account reconciliations and cash accounting activities.
- Ensure timely recording of cash transactions and resolution of reconciling items.
- Drive implementation of tools or process improvements to enhance reconciliation and transaction recording processes
- Support treasury activities by maintaining accurate cash records and strong internal controls.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
- Establish priorities and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Process Improvement & Internal Controls
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automate manual activities.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
- Participate in ERP enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA preferred.
- 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience. Including experience in financial close and general ledger accounting.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, operational accounting and financial reporting.
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
- Experience supporting consolidated financial reporting in a high growth, multi-entity organization.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
- Preferred: Experience supporting system implementations and accounting process improvements.
Core Competencies
- Hands-on leadership
- Strong operational accounting knowledge
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Effective communication and collaboration across functions
- Continuous improvement mindset
A Successful Accounting Manager Will
- Deliver an accurate and efficient month-end close.
- Maintain high-quality accounting records and reconciliations.
- Provide reliable financial information that enables the Finance Director to prepare consolidated financial statements and executive reporting.
- Develop a high-performing accounting team while strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes.
