Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure accuracy and timely processing of transactions.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant with accounting principles.
• Cash Receipts & Forecasting: Manage cash receipts, perform cash forecasting, and ensure proper allocation of funds.
• Treasury Management: Monitor cash flow, perform treasury functions, and maintain bank account records.
• Fixed Asset and Capital Assets Management: Track fixed assets, manage capital asset activity, and perform capital asset reconciliations.
• Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processing, including ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of employee wages and compliance with payroll tax laws.
• Budget and Forecasting: Prepare and manage the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, providing insight into financial performance and variances.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct revenue and expenditure variance analysis to identify trends, report on financial performance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Taxation Compliance: Monitor and support taxation requirements, ensuring timely filings and compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws.
• Financial & Management Reports: Prepare financial management reports, sales reports, and other key management reports to aid decision-making.
• Audit Support: Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits, ensuring all requests are handled efficiently.
• Expense Tracking and Processing: Track and process company expenses, and review and approve employee expense reports.
• Electronic Transfers & Payments: Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Vendor Correspondence: Communicate with vendors to resolve inquiries, process invoices, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Annual Risk Management: Coordinate company policy renewal and ensure proper coverage and limits are updated annually.
• Inventory Reconciliation: Oversee the observation, tracking, and reconciliation of inventory, ensuring proper valuation and reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• Minimum of [5] years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least [3] years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead and manage a team while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of the material and process flows in CPG and manufacturing process.
• Previous experience in manufacturing/consumer product goods

Preferred:

• Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Familiarity with tax filing and compliance procedures.
• Previous experience in managing audits and preparing financial statements.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Bilingual (English/Italian)