What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Accountants One?
Accountants One is working with a repeat client to help them hire an Accounting Manager. This is a private equity-backed, $950 million, global manufacturing company. In coordination with the Controller and the other Accounting Managers, this role will oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Department including preparation of the company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
This position will ensure there are proper internal controls being followed and will manage the accounting staff and will ensure critical deadlines are met. The Accounting Manager will interact with various departments across the organization and will be involved in the accounting for complex transactions such as M&A and international accounting.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversees the production of financial statements; ensures that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Compiles and provides Management, KPI, and ad hoc reporting as required.
- Ensures month-end close processes are timely and properly executed.
- Plays a key role in accounting system integrations for newly acquired companies.
- Publishes and oversees detailed monthly reporting checklists and duties, including evidence of review.
- Assist Controller with design & documentation and operation of key controls
- Issues timely financial statements and written analysis to key stakeholders including company CEO, CFO, and Controller.
- Assist with integrating newly acquired companies including chart of account mapping, financial statement creation, and standardization of processes as needed.
- Participates in the external audit process and provides supporting documentation.
- Presents recommendations and provides support to the Controller and CFO on complex accounting issues related to M&A and international accounting.
- Prepares complex balance sheet reconciliations, complex accruals, and Journal Entries
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Participates in the annual budgeting process and other strategic projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Private equity portfolio company experience preferred.
- Excellent supervisory skills and written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in accounting software
- Some prior M&A experience is highly preferred.
- Advanced Excel knowledge.
- Some international accounting experience is preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant designation is highly preferred
- A minimum of 7 years of related accounting & managerial experience is required, some public accounting experience is preferred.
- Professional services industry and/or service business experience preferred.
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Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
