Accounting Manager

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. 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.

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:

 

1. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
2. Responsible for the for the accuracy and integrity of the GL module
3. Support operational and accounting function of the general ledger and the monthly close process
4. 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
5. Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
6. Support preparation of periodic financial statements and analysis
7. Ensure the accuracy, quality and efficiency of accounting reconciliations
8. Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
9. Collaborate with management to develop schedules, procedures, and systems to enable timely accumulation, adjustment, and reporting of financial data
10. Support internal project to have process narrative documented and  key preventive and detective controls in place for major financial statement cycles
11. Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
12. Support process improvement initiatives for development, enhancement, upgrade and maintenance of accounting systems
13. 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
14. Ensure a clean and timely year-end audit, including support of the external financial audit process
15. Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
16. Resolve escalated issues from department with internal and external customers
17. Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
18. Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
19. 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:

 

1. Years of Experience in Field: 4-6 Years
2. Years of Experience in Position: 0-1 year
3. Years of Experience in Supervising Employees: 4
4. Preferred (Optimal Candidate):
5. Years of Experience in Field: 4-6 Years
6. Years of Experience in Position: 1+
7. Years of Experience in Supervising Employees: 4+

 

Education

 

Minimum Required:

 

1. BA/BS in Business with concentration in Accounting or Finance
2. Preferred (Optimal Candidate):
3. Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive)
4. Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting/Finance experience with large public or private company

 

Required Skills

 

1. Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting concepts and principles
2. Strong analytical skills required
3. Strong computer skills required
4. Experience with large ERP systems; Oracle preferred
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Ability to prioritize and organize workflow and deliverables
7. Ability to work in team environment
8. Strong people management skill and managing to large team dynamics

 

Other Information:

Equal opportunity employer

 

To apply, send resume in word format with current salary for review and immediate interview or apply directly on our website at http://jobs.regalexecutivesearch.com/