Accounting Manager

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A Brief Overview
The Accounting Manager performs various duties to support the accounting function's goal of timeliness and accuracy including preparation and detailed reviews of external financial statements and reporting packages. The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring that transactions are reflected in the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and company policy. The Accounting Manager is able to understand the financial statements from both an accounting and economic view and have the ability "tell the underlying story" to non accountants.

What you will do

• Manages the preparation, compilation, and related analysis of consolidated financial reporting packages for submittal to executive management, BOD, and external parties. Reviews reporting packages to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, ensures unusual variances are analyzed and investigated, and discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
• Reviews and documents accounting implications of complex transactions and may prepare or assist in the preparation of complex journal entries.
• Summarizes or reviews significant transactions and presents them to management and other stakeholders. Helps with US GAAP interpretations and the preparation of technical memorandums to document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
• Manages the month and year-end closing processes, primarily through journal entry approval, to ensure timely, accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP, regulatory, and company policies.
• Collaborates with other accounting department members to establish/modify procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the month and year end closing and reporting process. Identifies and implements process improvement suggestions.
• The Accounting Manager is expected to have a solid understanding of the company’s policies and reporting needs to ensure that the company is meeting and adhering to its reporting requirements and other requirements.
• Communicates and explains accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the Accounting management team.
• Identifies and determines disclosure requirements specific to the company.
• Implements and maintains reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.
• Interacts with external auditors and consultants to assist with various audits and projects. Manages the preparation of supporting schedules, ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Assists in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Responsible for training, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Accounting staff. Supports Accounting staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables by providing the proper training and guidance and by working closely with staff and other departments to establish/modify procedures to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
• Manages deadlines and workload.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting required.
• MBA preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience including financial statement preparation including footnotes and general ledger reconciliations required.
• Working knowledge of large/modern ERP systems such as Workday or Oracle preferred.
• Public company consolidated corporate accounting and reporting experience preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to support accounting, financial reporting, or related business processes preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of chart of accounts, general ledger, trial balance, financial statement preparation.
• Strong knowledge of technical GAAP and internal control policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Management ability to direct, guide, motivate, and develop staff.
• Ability to prioritize for self and others, strong organizational skills.
• Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.
• Ability to define problems and organize efficient solutions, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications. Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
• Requires a detail oriented, self-starter who takes initiative and can be an interactive part of a team.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and demonstrate knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and industry professionals.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with Big 4 public accounting or public company preferred.

Compensation
We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits
A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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EEO/ADA
The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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