Accounting Manager

About the Role

Works under the guidance of and assists the corporate controller in preparing and reporting financial statements conforming to principles of accounting and regulatory requirements. Ensures that the prepared financial statements are in accordance with management instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the controller with the oversight of all accounting functions
• Manage and oversee daily team activities
• Develop and train the Accounting team
• Present various accounting reports to top management and make suitable observations and recommendations
• Manage operational data and maintain data accuracy and integrity
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Develop system controls for ensuring data integrity
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions when necessary
• Assist with walkthroughs of key business processes and ensure documentation of those processes is kept up to date
• Prepare and/or review account reconciliations, journal entries, and analysis
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing
• Support budget and forecasting activities
• Work directly with other departments/locations to provide monthly actuals vs. budgeted spend analysis and review P&L transactions with department heads for accuracy
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Drive continuous improvement within the accounting department
• Assist with preparation and completion of tax returns and other tax obligations as needed
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
• Assist with special projects as needed

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Audit, or Finance required
• 7-10 years of Accounting related experience required
• CPA certification preferred
• Previous management experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• D365 Experience preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Be very detail-oriented
• Must be good at organizing and time management
• Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance with the company’s driving guidelines
• Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening

Essential Physical Functions

• Travel: less than 5%
• Lifting up to 20 pounds
• Bending, stooping, walking