General Ledger Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger accounting function to ensure all month end financial closing activities are completed accurately, timely and efficiently
• Lead Fixed Asset function including close and related internal control processes as well as monthly reporting
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger; lead review procedures with Accountants and Senior Accountants to ensure compliance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and company policies
• Support timely completion of internal monthly and external quarterly/annual reporting
• Maintain an effective and efficient internal control structure to ensure the accuracy of the financial information, and compliance with GAAP and related Allied Universal policies and procedures
• Provide support to external auditors and consultants and ensure completion of the year-end financial statement audit and SOX audit
• Hire, coach, and train professional accounting staff to build Allied Universal and accounting knowledge
• Develop and maintain career development program for direct report team members
• Support systems and processes enhancement utilizing new technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive accounting management experience, preferably in a service industry
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP (inclusive of public company accounting and financial reporting standards)
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required
• Absolutely must have the ability to manage and motivate the team through an evolving environment
• Effectively identify and resolve problems in high visibility, high stress situations
• Strong analytical abilities and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
• Able to stay abreast of changes to existing financial accounting and reporting changes
• Highly proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology

Benefits

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal day
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law