Accounting Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These are functions that a qualified applicant must be able to perform the following:

• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review staff work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of accounting personnel.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the month-end and account reconciliation processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely and directly with external auditors in the execution of the audit and quarterly reviews, as it relates to the SEC filings, supporting documentation, and SOX compliance.
• Ensure maintenance of and compliance with appropriate internal controls and financial procedures in compliance with SOX, including recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and record adjusting journal entries as needed.
• MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups required.
• Build and maintain cross-functional and collaborative relationships with colleagues across Accounting, Operational Departments, Legal, Procurement, IT and others.
• Perform special analysis and projects as requested.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including performance management and career development.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• The minimum related experience required for this position is 5 years of continuous accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and an understanding of general ledger accounts, including reconciliation and analysis.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand, interpret and analyze technical accounting guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management, and external customers.
• Ability to perform analysis on general ledger and other financial information.
• Strong decision-making skills including the ability to extrapolate from written procedures and policies.
• Effective organizational skills and time management skills are necessary.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Prior experience with SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and external audits.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

The best candidates will possess the following characteristics:

• A drive to succeed in a team environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to understand “why.”
• Self-starter with the ability to problem-solve who is self-motivated and willing to take the initiative to identify and complete tasks independently.
• Positive attitude.
• A proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strategic thinker.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a complete project from inception to completion, incorporating feedback from multiple sources and stakeholders, including ability to manage tight deadlines and interpret operational needs.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills are essential to work with all levels of management, peers and subordinates.
• Highly driven and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach to ensure high-quality deliverables are produced timely.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing projects, and manage requests/assignments in a timely manner.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of accounting software systems.
• Financial Reporting and Audit experience
• Experience with Footnote disclosures and assist with quarterly close

FEATURED BENEFITS

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday) onsite
• Premium gym membership