Accounting Finance Manager

About the Role

The Accounting Finance Manager is accountable for the Accounting and Finance operations of the company, including day-to-day management of financial and accounting activities. This role ensures the production of periodic financial reports, maintains accounting records, and implements controls and budgets to mitigate risk and enhance financial accuracy. The Accounting Finance Manager serves as the primary financial business partner to the General Manager, overseeing cash management, risk analysis, and compliance with accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Department operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.
• Supervise, coach, and support the Finance Team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high ethical standards.
• Oversee preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
• Prepare financial forecasts, business activity reports, and operational performance analysis.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, reserve levels, financial trends, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial details to identify development opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Provide monthly and annual business analysis to the General Manager, highlighting gaps and opportunities impacting financial performance.
• Coordinate and direct budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes.
• Review financial reports to identify efficiencies and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Recommend financial performance benchmarks to measure company objectives.
• Develop, implement, and enforce internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements, including filing financial reports and advising management on compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage and enforce GAAP compliance.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Manage operational cash flow, bank reconciliation, vendor disbursements, and customer collections.
• Evaluate and manage risk-mitigation processes and financial controls.
• Create financial modeling and ROI analysis to support investment decisions in tools, technologies, and infrastructure.
• Ensure proper authorization and control over disbursements in accordance with company policies.
• Manage data integration of various sales reporting systems.
• Provide operational reporting, including top-line performance versus budget and early identification of revenue risks.
• Provide monthly analysis on sales, gross profit, inventory, and capital investments.
• Advise other departments on accounting and budgeting policies and efficient control of financial resources.
• Support short-term and long-term financial planning, policies, and actions.
• Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and current accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, or a related field (preferred).
• CPA credentials (preferred).
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including work with accounting software.
• 7+ years of financial reporting experience, including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet statements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong ethical standards and alignment with company values.
• 5+ years of financial analysis and planning experience.
• Advanced analytical skills for decision-making and data evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong accounting and mathematical proficiency.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Strong change management skills, innovation, and creativity.
• Ability to influence and gain alignment across diverse perspectives.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a wide range of information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel experience.
• 5+ years of experience with business intelligence tools like SAP, Power BI, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Roles Reporting to this Position

• Staff Accountant
• Finance Specialist