About Acadia.io
2022 Best Places to Work, The Atlanta Business Chronicle
Small Ad Agency of the Year – AdAge (https://acadia.io/adage-names-acadia-a-small-agency-of-the-year)

We are a trusted growth platform that delivers results via technology, digital media, retail marketplace & analytics expertise to help brands and companies out-flank their competition. Our mission is to become an elite digital growth platform, for the mid-market disruptor, in order to create opportunity, meaning, & connection for the communities we serve.

Our Core Values

• Can-Do - We dedicate ourselves to helping our clients and co-workers reach their fullest potential. We demonstrate courage and urgency to find solutions and take ownership.
• Curiosity - We show genuine interest. We are the first to ask why, the first to research, and the first to understand. We ask questions until we find the path to conquer obstacles and build solutions.
• Candor - We are honest and transparent in all our actions. We strive to foster positive and mutually beneficial relationships — where respect and humanity thrive.
• Community - We will make lives better for those people, clients, and other deserving causes that we care deeply about.

What We Are Looking For:

The new colleague we are looking for to join our team is analytical, independent, proactive, and has a problem-solving mindset. You are a team player and able to work in a hectic and dynamic work environment. Taking responsibility and being accountable are within your comfort zone. You want to make an impact within the organization you work for and you want to grow and learn all the time. During the execution of your tasks, there’s nothing you miss. You are a perfectionist, are capable to juggle many balls in the air, and make sure you unburden your colleagues where possible. When necessary, you involve them to make sure you, together, reach the optimal result. You’ve got a clear view of what it takes to give some insight in group performances from a result, risk, and compliance point of view. You’re a professional and have a proven track record for an efficient audit process. You are the one that makes sure you meet all expectations. This role requires strong financial skills as well as the ability to liaise with counters internally and raise the finance awareness bar within the business.

We are looking for a candidate that would have similar experience to an applicant from Big Four with two or three busy seasons under their belt who can work autonomously. Please consider this required experience prior to application. You will be managing an accounting junior and responsible for all reporting and operations of the team including billing/invoicing, AR collections, payments of vendors, cashflow management, producing executive reports, FP&A, and commercial due diligence. This is a hands-on role so be prepared to help out on other tasks on an ad-hoc basis.

The Role:

• Analyze and appropriately classify all business expense transactions
• Prepare monthly journal entries for accrued/deferred revenues, prepaid/accrued expenses, and other entries
  • Must understand the difference between accrued/deferred revenues and how to record them (please note, this is not the same as accrued/deferred/prepaid expenses)
  • Must understand the concept of accrual accounting vs cash basis, including straight line lease accounting
  • Must understand the principles of cash flow management and the working capital cycle
• Be responsible for preparing and sending all billing/invoicing to clients with a high level of accuracy and transparency with BUs ensuring timeliness and efficiency
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Ensure quality control, integrity over all financial transactions, compliance, and financial reporting including internal controls requirements
• Prepare monthly comprehensive financial analysis and business commentaries with respect to the BU performances
• Review the Income Statement and Balance Sheet items monthly up to management reports with variance analysis compared to budget/forecast/prior year
• Evaluate and strengthen existing internal controls, implement new controls in a commercially balanced manner
• Ensure that credit control processes are in place and operating in line with agreed parameters and to construct/disseminate a weekly cash flow forecast so that the organization maintains appropriate cash levels to meet its liabilities and projected expenditures
• Create, modify and maintain spreadsheets using Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Assist with revenue operations, payroll, and other accounting responsibilities including commercial diligence and revenue accounting
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working with employees, PEO, and Human Resource Department
• Assist team members with various financial reports, projects and other duties, as needed

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance preferred, but not required
• 2-5 years of experience with Big Four or equivalent (please consider this required experience prior to application)
• CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified is preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles - The interview will involve technical accounting questions
• Excel and/or Google Sheets
• QuickBooks Online experience preferred

Key Competencies:

• Financial Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Budget Analysis
• Leadership
• Planning/Forecasting/Budgeting
• Risk identification and assessment
• Continuous learner
• Comfortable adjusting to changes in the work environment and working under pressure
• Ability to develop strong partnership/teambuilding relationships with all functional areas
• Ability to define, plan and work according to priorities and deadlines
• Structured and organized
• Self-starter, adaptable, energetic, confident

What we offer - The Perks

• A work environment that enthusiastically encourages creativity, risk-taking and growth
• 16 paid holidays (increases with length of service)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• We are closed Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
• Competitive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance) as well as 401(k) plan
• Education reimbursements
• Opportunities for growth that will fast-track the right candidate to Head of Finance and beyond
• Flexible working hours
• Monthly technology stipend
• $50 monthly wellness reimbursement
• $100-$150k salary based on experience and qualifications

Location:

This is a full-time hybrid position in Atlanta, Georgia, with remote work and in-office requirements. In-office requirements include three in-office days per week, with the option for remote work the other two days.

Acadia is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Our creativity powers business growth and this only happens by having diversity of talent in the room and reflecting society in the experiences we create. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients, and the third parties with whom we work. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!