Senior Manager, Accounting

C1 Company Overview

C1: 1 Contact, 1 Connection, 1 Choice

C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.

Overview

Summary

The Senior Manager, Accounting is responsible for managing a team of accountants and the financial systems administrator. This position is also responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls to ensure company assets are adequately safeguarded and transactions recorded in compliance with both internal financial policies and US GAAP. The position works closely with the FP&A team, the Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting team, the Revenue Accounting team, and various other business unit leaders. 

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Leads the corporate accounting team which consists of managers, senior accountants and staff accountants, supporting continued development of team members
• Manages the Financial Systems Administrator and ensures key financial systems, including the general ledger system, meet accounting requirements; contributes to the design and validation of financial system changes to maintain proper controls and compliance with various requirements
• Oversees the general (corporate) accounting function, which includes the accurate and timely monthly close cycle; communicates effectively with FP&A and Accounting/Finance leadership to anticipate, record and analyze financial results
• Plans and directs various projects for the accounting team in furtherance of Company strategy and continuous improvement
• Ensures policies, procedures and internal controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance that company assets are protected, and accounting is recorded in accordance with company policies and US GAAP
• Manages the balance sheet including establishing account reconciliation procedures, reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance
• Coordinates with the Controller and Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting team to plan and oversee work relating to external audits and other periodic reviews of the company financial records
• Develops and drives necessary financial policies, procedures, and internal controls and plays a leading role in directing change initiatives and process improvements
• Researches and analyzes technical accounting matters and recommendation of actions in collaboration with the Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting team
• Drives process change to affect efficiencies in overall accounting and business processes
• Collaborates with leaders of various business areas to understand operations and ensure processing meets accounting requirements; represents accounting requirements in cross-functional conversations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in roles of increasing responsibility within the accounting & finance function
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related field
• Public accounting and industry experience preferred
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (can be inactive) preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting
• Comfortable operating in a highly dynamic, fast paced and high growth environment with a demonstrated ability to add value to the business
• Excellent communication, writing, managerial organizational and people skills
• Proven initiator, innovator and influencer who can drive change, improve processes, and provide sound solutions to complex and routine business issues
• Collaborative and accessible manager with a successful track record of developing, mentoring and motivating top performing teams
• Familiarity with sophisticated ERP systems (NetSuite) including consolidation and reporting tools

Business Acumen

• Ability to understand the key operating levers and their impact on overall financial performance
• Adaptability and resilience with a willingness to embrace change and an ability to drive change, where necessary

Setting Strategy

• Ability to think and act in a forward-looking manner, including the demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities and address them in a proactive, pragmatic, fact-driven manner
• Appropriate use of tools and best practices to capture, analyze, and report financial data and trends in a timely and effective manner

Leading Teams

• Participative, hands on, "roll up the sleeves" management style with a keen attention to thoroughness and details
• Ability to assess talent and maximize individuals' potential to the highest benefit of the business
• Leadership skills and an ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain superior talent

Additional Information

C1 BENEFITS* 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)* Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes comprehensive member advocacy; and Kaiser)* HSA with   Employer Contribution* In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)* Dental* Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)* FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)* Pre-tax Commuter Plans* Employer-paid Life Insurance* Employer-paid Short Term Disability* Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid and Self-paid with non-taxable claim payments)

* Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)* Employee Assistance Plan* Voluntary Life Insurance* Legal/ID Theft Plans* TeleHealth Options* Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)* Travel Assistance* Business Travel Accident Coverage* Employer-paid Pet Telehealth* Accident Insurance* Critical Illness Insurance* Hospital Indemnity Insurance* Volunteer Time Off

* On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)

Work EnvironmentAbility to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.Physical EnvironmentPhysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Other Duties/ChangesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by C1.EEO StatementC1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Pay Range

$140,000 - $165,000

Base pay ranges are estimated. Actual base pay will be based on education, experience, location, certifications, skill set, and any other relevant factors. Incentive/variable pay opportunities are in addition to base pay.

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Salary : $140,000 - $165,000