Accounting Manager

About the Role

Critical accounting role with key responsibilities for end-to-end management of the month-end close process, strategic communication with business leadership, maintenance of accounting systems, and ensuring timely and accurate accounting records. This position is eligible for remote work in the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. This role will have occasional on-site expectations and reports directly to the VP Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

• Leads the corporate Accounting team and develops financial accounting policies, practices, and procedures that complement all accounting operational systems and GAAP standards.
• Ensures that all transactions and accounting policies meet federal regulations and standards.
• Provides financial analyses and recommendations for strategic planning and direction.
• Coordinates the preparation of standard monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation of the general ledger.
• Prepares and maintains the monthly close checklist and calendars, including the review of accounting journal entries and reconciliations.
• Develops accounting organization strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations, and establishes functional objectives that complement organizational objectives.
• Develops proper accounting controls and standards and ensures all accounting processes follow statutory requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Monitors and manages the maintenance of the general ledger and chart of accounts. Ensures that journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics are audit quality.
• Oversees and manages all aspects of the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Collaborates with internal auditors and supports periodic review of the effectiveness of internal controls and accounting processes.
• Manages the strategic alignment of the Accounting department with other business systems and processes throughout the company.
• Leads implementation and maintenance of accounting and reporting systems. Communicates changes in those systems and their impact to the organization.
• Guides the analysis of accounting processes to enable management to evaluate costs and make financial plans and forecasts.
• Follows prescribed legal guidelines and requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years of progressive experience hiring and leading a diverse team in an Accounting department managing accounting transactions and systems and creating financial reporting for review by senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 842 (Leases).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as knowledge of Oracle (knowledge of FloQast and Workiva Wdesk is helpful).
• Ability to drive process and system enhancements and support quarterly audit and internal compliance and controls.
• Proven ability to collaborate with others to understand and complete project goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to professionally interact with employees at all levels of the company.
• Innovative thinker and driver of change and process excellence.
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and organize tasks and projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines.
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to complex problems.
• Attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, working effectively and collaboratively across various departments to meet goals and deadlines.

Special Note for Managers and Above: Ability to influence people across the organization, coach reports to grow a high-performance team, and experience hiring and leading diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BS, MAcc, or MBA) or a related field, or any combination of education and/or experience.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant) is preferred.
• Experience at a national accounting firm (National office experience a plus).
• Big 4 experience plus experience working for a Fortune 500 company preferred.

Benefits

• 401k (6% match)
• Flexible Schedules
• Onsite Health Clinic
• Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, Women In Tech)

Physical Requirements

This position requires you to sit and/or stand for long periods at a time. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping, and reaching are also frequently required.