Accounting Manager

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager who will take ownership of core accounting operations, lead a team of accounting professionals, and ensure financial information is properly recorded, reviewed, and supported. The position will have significant involvement in financial close, balance sheet integrity, control compliance, audit readiness, systems initiatives, and the continued development of accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

Direct the general ledger function and establish clear priorities and expectations for the accounting team.

Own the execution of recurring financial close cycles and keep accounting deliverables on schedule across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting periods.

Evaluate accounting entries and supporting work to confirm transactions are properly recorded and substantiated.

Maintain oversight of balance sheet accounts and drive resolution of aging, unexplained, or unreconciled activity.

Develop accounting team members through hands-on coaching, technical guidance, workload management, and ongoing feedback.

Examine fluctuations and account activity to uncover errors, inconsistencies, emerging trends, or transactions requiring additional review.

Coordinate accounting deadlines and dependencies with teams throughout Finance and other areas of the business.

Help maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure required control procedures are performed and appropriately documented.

Work directly with auditors and internal stakeholders to satisfy testing requests, documentation needs, and financial support requirements.

Identify recurring accounting bottlenecks and introduce practical solutions that improve accuracy, speed, consistency, and scalability.

Act as a resource for accounting questions and help resolve issues that could affect reporting timelines or financial statement accuracy.

Contribute to changes involving accounting technology, system functionality, reporting capabilities, and finance-related workflows.

Ensure accounting practices remain consistent with U.S. GAAP and established company policies.

Improve the quality and consistency of accounting documentation and review procedures as the organization continues to grow.

Provide accounting leadership with analytical support and contribute to projects outside of the standard close cycle when needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Significant experience working with general ledger accounting and recurring financial close activities.

Background within a publicly traded organization, Big 4 accounting firm, or another environment with rigorous financial reporting and control requirements is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, supervise, or develop accounting professionals.

Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental financial accounting principles.

Experience evaluating account balances, accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial support schedules.

Working knowledge of SOX requirements, internal control environments, and financial audit processes.

Strong analytical ability with the judgment to recognize accounting issues and determine appropriate next steps.

Hands-on experience with large ERP platforms and other financial systems.

Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.

Experience supporting accounting operations within a large, sophisticated, or operationally complex organization is preferred.

Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate work across different departments.

Track record of improving accounting procedures, shortening or strengthening close activities, or developing better financial controls.

Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.