Accounting Manager
Reports to : Financial Controller
Role Responsibilities and Scope
The Accounting Manager role is a new position created through growth and expansion.
Description of role and responsibilities (List all that apply) :
Support Financial Controller in ensuring financial integrity and accuracy through daily management (of General Accounting, Payroll and Cash Management), problem-solving processes, and strong internal controls.
Roles and responsibilities are as follows :
General Accounting :
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Responsible for the for the accuracy and integrity of the GL module
- Support operational and accounting function of the general ledger and the monthly close process
- Ensure accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with GAAP, industry related accounting principles and practices, company’s accounting policies, chart of accounts, and sub-ledgers
- Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Support preparation of periodic financial statements and analysis
- Ensure the accuracy, quality and efficiency of accounting reconciliations
- Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
- Collaborate with management to develop schedules, procedures, and systems to enable timely accumulation, adjustment, and reporting of financial data
- Support internal project to have process narrative documented and key preventive and detective controls in place for major financial statement cycles
- Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
- Support process improvement initiatives for development, enhancement, upgrade and maintenance of accounting systems
- Respond to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Financial Controller, and other Finance and company-wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
- Ensure a clean and timely year-end audit, including support of the external financial audit process
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Resolve escalated issues from department with internal and external customers
- Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
- Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
- Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
Qualifications
Minimum Required :
- Years of Experience in Field : 4-6 Years
- Years of Experience in Position : 0-1 year
- Years of Experience in Supervising Employees : 4
- Preferred (Optimal Candidate) :
- Years of Experience in Field : 4-6 Years
- Years of Experience in Position : 1+
- Years of Experience in Supervising Employees : 4+
Education
Minimum Required :
- BA / BS in Business with concentration in Accounting or Finance
- Preferred (Optimal Candidate) :
- Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive)
- Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting / Finance experience with large public or private company
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting concepts and principles
- Strong analytical skills required
- Strong computer skills required
- Experience with large ERP systems; Oracle preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize workflow and deliverables
- Ability to work in team environment
- Strong people management skill and managing to large team dynamics
Other Information :
30+ days ago