Key Accounting Manager

• Depending on the scope, the Key Accounting Managermanages the day-to-day accountingoperations of the client whichmay include accountspayable, accounts receivable, payroll, andgeneral ledger.
• Preparing financial reports: The Key Accounting Manager prepares financial reports, including balancesheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and presents them to the client.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations: The Key Accounting Manager ensures that theorganizationcomplies with all relevant laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting.
• Supervising accounting staff:The Key Accounting Manager supervises the work of accounting staff, ensuring that they perform their duties accurately and efficiently.
• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures: The Key Accounting Manager develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Budgeting and forecasting: The Key Accounting Manager prepares and manages the budget and forecasts for the client, workingclosely with the client and/or the CFO consultant.
• Conducting audits: The Key Accounting Manager may conduct internal audits of the organization's financial operations to identify areas of improvement and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Preparing for external audits: The Key Accounting Manager ensures that the books are audit ready, all supporting documents are available, and leads the audit on behalf of the client and accounting team.

• Collaborating with other departments: The Key Accounting Manager collaborates with other departments within the client's organization and/or within LTD, such as finance, operations, and human resources, to ensure that financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Providing financial analysis: The Key Accounting Manager provides financial analysis and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making processes.
• Tax preparation: The Key Accounting Manager provides tax preparers with all of the reports and data needed for the tax preparer to complete tax returns.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant)or CMA (Certified Management Accountant)is preferred but not required
• Non-Profit Accounting certification a plus

• At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field, preferably as a consultant or a position where work includes directly assisting multiple clients.
• Proven experience as an accounting manager or in a similar managerial and/or consulting role, preferably

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other departments and senior management
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to lead and manage a team of accounting staff
• Demonstrated expertise in QuickBooks (QBO preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in Accounting Software (e.g. QBO, Sage etc.) or general tech knowledge (Saas, Cloud tech)
• Accounting complexity (payroll/ HR compliance, regular closing with supporting knowledge  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-client environment
• Understanding of laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting
• Willingnessto continuously learn   and stay up to date with industry developments
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

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