Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager supports the financial and operational activities of multiple business entities across a broad range of disciplines. This role serves as a trusted advisor to internal clients while providing leadership, oversight, and technical accounting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships, consult, and advise regarding finances, including reporting, forecasting, and budgeting for assigned clients
• Analyze and prepare complex financial statements, including consolidations and related schedules
• Maintain cash balances and oversee cash activity, including coordinating with other staff to ensure timely payment and high-quality input to accounting software
• Delegate and collaborate with Accountants and Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Present multi-faceted information and financial reports, providing additional analysis and information as needed
• Collaborate with other departments to prepare financial package presentations and build customized reports
• Coordinate with other staff to provide support for other finance and accounting projects
• Track business activities and prepare supporting information
• Prepare journal entries for payroll, depreciation, investments and other areas as needed
• Provide support to tax department for compliance and tax return preparation
• Prepare schedules and information to other departments as needed
• Analyze and prepare recommendations to management on process improvement
• Participate in mentoring and training activities and work reviews
• Perform other duties as required and necessary to accomplish goals and objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum 15 years work experience in an accounting role within a Professional Setting
• CPA certification or Master’s Degree preferred
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge and use of Accounting Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Helpful Experience

• Experience using Microsoft Business Central, Solver, Power BI, Addepar, and SharePoint
• Experience in a Family Office or ultra-high net worth accounting
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and expertise while serving as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues
• Collaborates respectfully and effectively with others, contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Approaches challenges with curiosity, bold thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation
• Maintains a strong focus on results, consistently exercising sound judgment and decision-making
• Bring a visionary mindset, planning strategically for the future with imagination and insight
• Committed to excellence and actively engages with others to accomplish shared goals

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

About the Accounting Department

The Accounting Department provides a suite of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment accounting, and grants administration. The accounting team supports the family households, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton's family. We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.