What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Kranz Consulting?
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with GAAP and managing technical accounting issues, and financial statement preparation. As a key contributor to our organization in the Aerospace and Defense industry, you will play a critical role in supporting our financial integrity and reporting accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Operations: Managing daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Preparing and analyzing financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual), tracking, and analyzing financial information, and creating financial reports based on data analysis.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to accounting principles and regulations, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and managing tax filings and regulatory compliance.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist the Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer in the development and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- Team Leadership and Management: Supervising, training, and mentoring a team of accounting professionals.
- Strategic Collaboration: Collaborating with finance and leadership teams to optimize financial performance and provide financial insights and recommendations to support company goals.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA/CMA certification is often preferred but not required.
- Experience: Several years of progressive experience in accounting, including experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in a large-scale ERP system such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc. coupled with advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards with some demonstrated experience with tax-related matters.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data and perform detailed financial analysis.
- Leadership and Management: Strong leadership qualities, experience managing teams, and the ability to effectively communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance professionals.
- Problem-solving and Process Improvement: Ability to identify and address problems and opportunities within the company's financial operations.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and meticulousness in managing financial records.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing financial landscapes and evolving regulations.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for technical accounting and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply for the Accounting Manager position. Join us in supporting our mission in the Aerospace and Defense industry!