Accounting Manager

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for assigned accounting areas of financial reporting. This position will be responsible for enhancing and implementing accounting practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The Accounting Manager supervises the assigned area accounting staff and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and accounting activities including general ledger and year-end audit preparation. This individual must demonstrate complete knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, be organized, a self-starter, ability to proceed and follow through with action plans, solution implementation and improvements. The Accounting Manager will have direct contact with senior-level management, including Chief Financial Officer, Vice Presidents and General Managers, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·       Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure.

·       Ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close.

·       Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

·       Ensure the monthly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.

·       Support budget activities.

·       Collaborate with other Controllers department managers to support overall department goals and objectives are met.

·       Manage assigned accounting area work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

·       Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine transactions.

·       Work with the Director to ensure clean and timely year-end audit.

·       Manage assigned accounting team members to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.

·       Implement new process procedures to enhance the workflow of the department.

·       Provide training to new and existing accounting team members as needed.

·       Ensure cross training of team members within assigned accounting area.

·       Manage and approve assigned accounting area personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance reviews and issues, compensation matters, etc.

·       Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.

·       Support the Director with special projects and workflow process improvements.

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

·       Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance.

·       CPA or public accounting experience preferred.

·       Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls.

·       A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.

·       A minimum of 5 years financial reporting/general ledger experience.

·       Microsoft Office including advanced Excel required.

·       Ability to work in fast paced and changing environment.

·       Ability to think in broad terms to find creative solutions for complex business topics.

·       Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues of all levels, including presentation of accounting and financial topics in normal business terms to non-financial colleagues.

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

·       Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.

·       Travel may be required, up to 20%.