Accounting Manager

As an Accounting Manager - General Ledger, your essential job functions will include the following:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements, and for maintaining effective internal controls. The Accounting Manager supervises the general ledger accountants and is responsible for managing, motivating and developing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, the monthly financial close, financial reporting, quarterly reviews and year-end audit preparation. The Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Accounting and Shared Services and will have contact with senior-level management and associates across functional areas, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

General Accounting and Financial Reporting

·        Support a multi-unit business through general accounting and internal control functions and results reporting and analysis.

·        Manage the monthly financial close process to ensure the timely, accurate preparation of financial statements consistent with U.S. GAAP and all Company policies and procedures. Participate in management meetings to review financial results.

·        Responsible for the preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in an efficient, timely manner; review and approve all entries made to the General Ledger.

·        Perform monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts; complete investigative analysis to explain variances resulting from financial statement review and inquiries.

·        Perform accounting research and analysis; make recommendations regarding appropriate accounting treatment based on GAAP.

·        Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and processes to assure control and protection of assets, accurate reporting of financial position, and compliance with applicable regulations.

·        Manage consolidating tasks and coordinate the quarterly reviews and year-end financial audit; serve as the primary interface with external auditors.

·        Oversee fixed asset process and procedures as required.

·        Identify opportunities for continuous improvement; recommend improvements to policies and procedures to strengthen controls, enhance business systems and improve productivity, and support implementation of those improvements.

·        Develop strong working relationships with associates in other functional areas. Participate on cross-functional teams to provide accounting and analytical support on projects, new initiatives, and issue resolution; ensure open lines of communication with customers (internal and external), co-workers and management.

Leadership, Mentoring, and Coaching

·        Supervise the general ledger accounting team, ensuring work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

·        Motivate, coach, and counsel team members.

·        Prepare performance evaluations.

·        Determine staffing needs, interview potential candidates, and make hiring recommendations.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical – Ability to manage complex or diverse information, collects and research data, use experience to complement data, design work flows and procedures, and understand / explain complex accounting processes.

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; willingness to research and resolve accounting application.

• Technical Skills – Demonstrates strong understanding of accounting theory and knowledge of US GAAP; pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others; displays understanding of all accounting functions and related internal controls.

• Strong interpersonal skills - Works with and understand the needs of coworkers; focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, and keeping emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

• Leadership – Demonstrates results orientation, agility, initiative, influence and customer focus; holds self and team accountable for timely, accurate results.

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Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting required; advanced degree or CPA preferred.

·        5+ years relevant accounting experience; prior supervisory/management experience preferred.

·        Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and internal controls required.

·        In-depth knowledge of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements.

·        Experience with a major ERP system required (i.e., Oracle, JDE, SAP); experience with NetSuite a plus.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate teamwork; proven ability to work with all levels of an organization.

·        Strong attention to detail.

·        Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a clear focus on results.

·        Previous experience in the service industry is strongly preferred.

·        Proficient in MS Office Applications; expertise in Excel.

Physical Job Requirements

·        Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen.

·        Sitting for long periods of time.

·        Travel <10%

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The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

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