Accounting Manager

Our client is the leading provider of complete IT Infrastructure and Security Management solutions for Managed Service Providers  and internal IT organizations worldwide. They are looking for an Accounting Manager who will have an opportunity to lead and develop a small team. 
 
Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures, including the preparation and validation of journal entries, supporting backup and account reconciliations.
• Perform flux analysis for balance sheet and income statement, investigate questions and provide assistant controllers detailed explanations.
• Oversee and execute completion of all close processes timely and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and company policy and procedures.
• Take ownership of general ledger operations and processes related to Assets, Equity & Complex Accounts (Leases, Capitalized Software Costs, Impairment and ASC 606)
• Account for inventory under US GAAP and in accordance with company accounting policies and collaborate with senior management on appropriate accounting for inventory transactions.
• Perform inventory analysis to determine appropriate reserve and methodologies for excess/obsolete/slow-moving inventory and understand and observe physical inventory processes and counts.
• Perform analysis and provide insight into account balance details and drivers of change, particularly around COGS
• Act as the strategic partner to finance leadership in driving & streamlining process improvements within expenses close process.
• Collaborate with legal, FP&A, Global commissions, Procurement, Account Payable, professional services, and Tax to ensure expenses are recognized in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Work closely with the Company's external auditors on related controls and manage annual audit requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff members
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and tasks as requested
• Handle special projects related to technology, systems, automation, new initiatives, or other requests

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Possess agility and ability to prioritize
• Collaborative with others at all levels within and outside Finance
• Ability to work independently without a lot of guidance
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Results-oriented
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with developing, implementing, and executing effective internal controls
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Supervise and support a team of accountants, including the review of journal entries and reconciliations
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proven ability to implement process improvements.
• Experience with NetSuite’s Inventory Management module.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities globally

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• Previous experience in Big 4 accounting is a plus.
• 5+ years of work experience in an accounting role
• Team player with a strong work ethic
• Inventory accounting experience required
• Strong financial and analytical skills including substantial experience with accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• Experience working with NetSuite preferred. Familiarity with analytics tools such as: JIRA, Tableau and Alteryx.