Accounting Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and performing tasks within the month-end close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, and managing accounting projects. This position will perform a wide variety of professional duties including assisting the Controller in the completion of special projects, financial or operational, related to the growth and development of the organization.   In addition, this role is responsible for identifying areas for process improvement to increase transaction efficiency and for working cross-functionally across the organization to design and implement new processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains a thorough understanding of business processes, apply previous experience to make recommendations for improvements and lead implementation of process changes both within accounting department and through cross-functional teams.
• Implements controls as approved by the Controller to assist the organization in appropriately managing its financial risks.
• Leads and provides managerial review to a team of Senior and/or Staff Accountants.
• Performs monthly close activities to include the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and month over month variance analysis while adhering to month-end deadline.
• Manages related accounting activities required to accurately and timely record and report the financial statements and accompanying analyses.
• Coordinates and reconciles accounting activities performed by Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments and implement process improvements and efficiencies where necessary to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Supports accounting team with problem solving and handling of escalated issues.
• Collaborates with other departments to improve operational efficiency and communication.
• Assists with customer and vendor reporting when necessary.
• Exhibits professional conduct, maturity, and good judgment with all levels of employees and external stakeholders including, though not limited to, customers and vendors.
• Accepts other responsibilities, projects or activities reasonably related to the accounting or financial management objectives of the company
• Develops future leaders through talent development, training, and mentoring of individuals.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• BA or BS in Accounting or Business Administration or related field
• At least five (5) years of accounting-related experience, including managerial experience.
• Experience with financial processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• High level of proficiency and knowledge of accounting theories and principles and hands on application
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, with focus on EXCEL
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and well organized
• Creative thinker who can bring innovative ideas and approaches to solve issues

PREFERRED

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Prior experience with NetSuite
• Mix of private and public accounting experience

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Results-Oriented:  ability to plan, schedule and organize professional schedule to achieve strategic goals within or ahead of established time frames
• Adaptability to Change:  ability to be flexible and supportive, react swiftly to and able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
• Interpersonal Communication:  ability to choose a communication behavior that is both appropriate and effective for a given situation; the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others
• Team Orientation and Collaboration:  ability to successfully build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively together as a team through shared responsibility, respect, and empathy to complete a shared goal for a common good
• Accountability:  ability to act with a clear sense of ownership; takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, deliverables, and failures; establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results; embraces experimentation, creativity, and positive change
• Cultural Competence:  ability to understand and respect values, attitudes, beliefs, and mores of the member that differ across cultures, and to consider and respond appropriately to these differences in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services

WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE

• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer