Summary

The Accounting Manager should demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the overall company’s financial goals and department performance. The Accounting Manager will work closely with a team of accountants to oversee all aspects of the Company’s daily accounting and finance functions managing accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, by reconciling financial statement accounts and ensuring compliance with the Company’s accounting policies. The Accounting Manager works closely with Senior Finance Management to ensure timely and accurate financial analysis, reporting, and timely month-end close within specified completion dates. The Accounting Manager will plan and manage the following accounting operations of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Accounting activities of the company
• Prepare account analyses, financial reports, and summaries
• Manage timely monthly accounting close process
• Establish and develop the organization’s overall accounting systems, procedures, policies, and workflows; maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk
• Supervise the processing of bi-weekly payroll interfaces with the People & Culture department to ensure payroll data integrity, maintain payroll accruals, and benefits departmental expense management
• Process payments (cash, checks, wires, and ACH), ensuring all items are properly approved and accurately posted to the general ledger, monthly reconcile Accounts Payable trial balance to the general ledger and maintain periodic cash flow projections
• Maintain account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities, and ensure the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles
• Manage the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, proper expense cut-off procedures, and form 1099 preparation
• Support the CFO with the annual budget and forecasts
• Lead/oversee 401K & payroll audits
• Coordinates with the CFO's activities with external auditors and provides needed information for the quarterly & annual audit
• Ensure filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll and sales/use taxes
• Work closely with the CFO on department/company-related projects, as assigned
• Oversee operations of specific functions in the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and payroll
• Oversee training programs and identify training needs
• Presents accounting-related findings and recommendations to management
• Identity, recommend and implement new software, train staff, and improve the usage of existing tools
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process to ensure adherence to company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee all accounting functions including but not limited to General Ledgers, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash, Payroll, Banking, and audit activities
• Ensure that accounting procedures comply with GAAP requirements
• Oversee and manage a local accounting team and offshore accounting team to ensure effective and efficient accounting processes
• Serve as the Company’s expert on accounting matters, partnering with other departments on accounting-related questions and initiatives
• Prepare and conduct annual reviews for assigned employees providing honest and factual comments
• Maintain relationships with bankers, tax accountants, auditors, third-party administrators, and other key vendors
• Oversee the company’s credit card expenses
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred, equivalent or higher
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred
• Minimum five years of experience
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively, orally and in writing with various audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and Excel with strong attention to detail
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship
• Under state law, all cannabis industry employees must be over the age of 21 years of age

Strongly Desired

• Passion for learning
• Dedicated to creating great outcomes
• Interest in the cannabis industry
• Ability to create and maintain a positive and collaborative team environment
• Ability to work on several tasks or projects simultaneously, prioritizing and following through to successful outcomes
• Friendly, positive personality, and excellent interpersonal skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during the shift. Move within and between office areas to attend meetings, video call meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and access shared resources
• Perform tasks that involve extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Engage in repetitive tasks, such as typing, data entry, and mouse operation
• Utilize visual acuity to read and interpret information from a computer screen, printed materials, and documents. Clear vision with or without correction for tasks requiring attention to detail
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Collaborate with team members to lift or move heavy objects that exceed individual weight limits
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and manipulate small components
• Capability to bend, stoop, and reach in various directions
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms or warnings from machinery
• Work in environments with temperature variations, including exposure to heat, cold, and humidity, as well as working in environments with controlled temperature and lighting

Note:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary to meet the changing needs of your office environment. The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Travel:

Travel occasionally for meetings, training, or other work-related events

EOE, including disability/vets