What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING MANAGER position at HighGround?
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Mesa, AZ
Position Overview: The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the company, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, optimizing financial processes, supporting strategic decision-making, and overseeing HR and payroll functions. This is a confidential position that requires a high level of integrity and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Monitor financial performance against established targets and make recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, standards, and reporting requirements.
- Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and implement necessary changes in company procedures.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support the overall goals and objectives of the company.
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance internal control systems.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other reports as required by company leadership and the Parent company.
- Coordinate and manage external audits and tax filings.
- Ensure timely submission and accurate documentation for audit and taxation purposes.
- Lead the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop and manage budgets.
- Monitor budget performance and provide guidance for cost control.
- Oversee cash flow, treasury functions, and banking relationships to optimize cash utilization while ensuring liquidity.
- Manage and develop the finance team, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the department.
- Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems and technologies to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
- Oversee HR functions, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with HR policies and procedures.
- Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Stay current with payroll regulations and implement necessary changes in payroll procedures.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure seamless integration between payroll and HR functions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
- Exceptional financial analysis and modeling skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Confidentiality: The Accounting Manager will be privy to highly confidential financial information, including business strategies, company performance, and sensitive financial data. Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism is essential in this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.