Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting and Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job SummaryThe Senior Accounting Manager leads accounting operations for multiple entities, including manufacturing, service, and real estate companies. This position is responsible for accurate financial reporting, multi-entity consolidations, internal controls, and the month-end and year-end close processes. The Senior Accounting Manager supervises the accounting team, analyzes financial results, and leads improvements to accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
Roles and Responsibilities- Manage accounting operations and the workflow of the accounting team.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany eliminations, and financial statement preparation.
- Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations across multiple entities.
- Review entity-level financial statements, analyze results, and investigate significant or unusual account activity.
- Maintain general ledger integrity, chart of accounts consistency, and effective internal controls.
- Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash application, and vendor management processes.
- Support payroll operations by reviewing payroll reports, PTO accruals, benefit deductions, wage adjustments, and bonus processing.
- Coordinate with Human Resources and payroll personnel to ensure accurate payroll integrations and timely payroll-related accounting entries.
- Provide oversight and review of stockholder recordkeeping, stock transactions, and dividend processing performed by accounting personnel.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital project accounting.
- Support cash management, including bank reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
- Prepare requested financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external audits and annual financial reviews.
- Prepare financial analysis and supporting information for management and board reporting, including explanations of significant results and variances.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Research accounting matters and recommend appropriate treatment in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Lead accounting process improvements that increase the accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Lead or participate in enhancements involving ERP, payroll, consolidation, and financial reporting systems.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities- Supervise accounting personnel as assigned.
- Establish accounting priorities and monitor completion of monthly and annual accounting responsibilities.
- Review the work of accounting personnel and provide technical guidance.
- Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to accounting team members.
- Promote accountability, collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Promote cross-training and maintain appropriate backup coverage for critical accounting functions.
- Support the professional development of accounting personnel.
Job QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Eight or more years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting.
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements and intercompany eliminations.
- Experience supervising or providing leadership to accounting personnel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Preferred- Experience in a multi-company or multi-entity organization.
- Experience with manufacturing or real estate accounting.
- Experience with payroll accounting and oversight.
- Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools, including SyteLine and Jet Reports.
- Experience improving or automating accounting processes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
- Ability to understand consolidated and entity-level financial results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify unusual financial activity and determine the underlying cause.
- Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential financial, employee, and stockholder information.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines during monthly and annual close periods.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain accounting matters to individuals without an accounting background.
- Collaborative leadership style with an emphasis on accountability and staff development.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, systems, and business needs.
Job RequirementsPhysicalSitting at a desk for extended periods while using standard office equipment.
Tools and EquipmentComputer, ERP and financial reporting systems, 10-key calculator, and Microsoft Office applications.
Working ConditionsStandard office environment. Extended hours may be required during month-end, year-end, and audit periods.
