Senior Manager, Accounting

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager with 12-15 years of progressive accounting experience, including 7+ years in a leadership role, to join our Salt Lake City accounting team. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who is passionate about accounting, enjoys solving complex technical issues, and takes pride in developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate is an engaged leader who thrives in the details, drives accounting excellence, and serves as a trusted partner to business leaders by providing accounting expertise, insights, and guidance that supports sound business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Develop, mentor, and coach members of the accounting team, fostering technical expertise and continuous improvement.
• Review complex accounting transactions and ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting matters and improve business processes.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with external audits by responding to auditor inquiries and supporting documentation requests.
• Analyze financial results, investigate unusual variances, and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Develop and improve accounting processes to increase efficiency while maintaining strong controls.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, acquisitions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted technical accounting resource across the organization.

Technical Skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of financial statement relationships and account reconciliations.
• Experience researching and applying accounting guidance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Leadership Style
• Passionate about accounting and enjoys technical accounting challenges.
• A hands-on leader who willingly dives into the details when needed.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day execution.
• A coach who enjoys developing people and strengthening accounting capabilities.
• Organized, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Someone who finds long-term fulfillment in being an exceptional accounting leader who is motivated by the work itself and enjoys being a subject matter expert.

Qualifications and Required Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 12 -15 years of progressive accounting experience, with 7+ years of leadership experience
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with business leaders while providing accounting guidance.
• Experience managing month-end close and general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated success developing, mentoring, and leading accounting professionals.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, foster accountability, and support employee growth.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with independent auditors.

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