Job Description
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE : The Senior Accounting Manager will lead and support the business with Finance & Accounting expertise. The Senior Accounting Manager will be responsible for preparation of the financial statements, business, and financial statement analysis, assisting with the month-end close, and supporting the external audit. The Senior Accounting Manager will supervise and coach members of the F&A staff, inspiring them to grow and contribute. The Senior Accounting Manager will champion process improvements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our F&A team.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Prepare financial statements; ensure that financial statements comply with applicable accounting standards and adhere to company accounting policies.
- Perform variance analysis and prepare commentaries that help the business understand our financial position and improve business results.
- Assist the Controller with month-end close activities, including review of accounting journal entries, account analysis, preparation of schedules for various expenses, and review of account reconciliations.
- Participate in the annual budget process; work with the Controller and Finance Director to formulate appropriate budget assumptions; maintain a thorough understanding of the budget to facilitate variance analysis throughout the year.
- Assist with the year-end audit process with effective planning and coordination between the F&A team and external auditors.
- Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff including providing the staff with the necessary guidance and training to ensure they are empowered to fulfill their job responsibilities and support career progression.
- Reconcile data transfers between different financial systems, ensuring that all systems remain in balance and all data maintains its integrity.
- Support the Controller in maintaining internal controls and safeguarding of assets.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
- 8+ years of experience at the manager level, ideally beginning in a Big Four public accounting firm, consulting firm, or F&A group.
- Advanced Excel; experience utilizing ERP system; proficiency with NetSuite a strong plus; knowledge of OneStream a strong plus.
- Deep understanding of GAAP and experience dealing with complex accounting issues. Experience with ledger consolidations and international accounting procedures a strong plus.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
- Sets continually higher goals for both him/herself and the team that are ambitious but realistic; champions process improvement efforts to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Adopts IT solutions and technology to improve team effectiveness.
- Hands on - willing and able to dive into the details to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent leadership, communications (verbal, presentation, and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS : Work is generally performed in a typical office environment, with limited exposure to harsh weather conditions, loud internal or external noise, fumes, or significant temperature changes. Occasional overnight travel in a work capacity may be required.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS : Lift and carry up to 10 lbs.; frequent standing, sitting, walking, and bending; occasional kneeling, reaching, and stooping; handling office equipment; periodic driving may be required; visual acuity to prepare and read detailed hard copy and electronic documents; ability to speak and to hear the spoken word in normal face-to-face and telephonic business communications.
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