Accounting Manager
ABA Centers of America · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
This position is on-site in our Fort Lauderdale corporate office Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
- Review Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and collaborate with department leaders to identify accruals, reclasses, and other required adjustments
- Prepare and present financial statements in compliance with GAAP
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; post closing entries as needed
- Reconcile intercompany balances and ensure eliminations are accurately recorded
- Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures
- Manage accounting systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and functionality
- Lead ad hoc initiatives, including system upgrades, automation, and process improvement projects
- Oversee lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, ensuring proper recognition, measurement, and disclosure of lease obligations
- Partner with Operations to ensure all lease agreements are accurately captured and classified
- Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on GAAP, month-end close best practices, and system use
- Conduct staff performance evaluations and support ongoing professional development
- Support external audits by ensuring audit requests are completed accurately and on time
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure reliable financial reporting
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate expense recognition and alignment with business objectives
- Provide leadership to the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) preferred
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Prior experience in public accounting strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of GAAP and ASC 842 lease accounting
- Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUPs)
- Experience with system maintenance or ERP implementation is a plus
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Outstanding Benefits
- 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica)
- Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per semester
- EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub
Pay
Negotiable
Schedule
Full-time