Manager Accounting

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on strong internal controls and process efficiency.
• Lead timely and accurate month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee the preparation of journal entries, monthly bank reconciliations, analysis of balance sheet, income, and expense accounts.
• Direct the accounts payable process; monitor and review supplier/expense invoices and payments.
• Manage the fixed asset accounting process, including acquisitions, disposals, asset tagging, subsidiary ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and period-end close.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Serve as back-up for all accounting functions as necessary.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of timely monthly financial reporting.
• Oversee cash management, cashflow, revenue funding, HQ financial requests, and loan positions, including preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly cash forecasts.
• Analyze financial data and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Respond to inquiries from Senior Leadership Team regarding special reporting requests.
• Prepare various audit schedules to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit, including JSOX compliance.
• Coordinate with external tax department to complete yearly tax package.
• Administer and process bi-weekly multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Collaborate with People Operations to confirm accurate new hire, termination, and benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, wage laws, and other payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and payroll tax liabilities, including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll-related accounts.
• Manage payroll tax registrations, notices, audits, and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Aid in budget and forecast preparation.
• Evaluate cost data to plan budgets, calculate SOWs, and monitor expenses.
• Supervise accounting team, consisting of one principal accountant and one staff accountant.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development to accountants with diverse levels of experience and tenure.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • CPA or MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience required, preferably in a multi-national R&D environment.
  • 3+ years of experience leading a team.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Great Plains, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
  • A thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and GAAP standards.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capabilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to building efficient accounting processes and developing high-performing teams.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Prominent track record of driving continuous improvement and embracing change.