Accounting Manager (Denver, CO)

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Accounting Manager

In this newly-created role, you will report directly to the VP Finance, and serve as one of the lead point people on all accounting-related issues. This is very much a "hands on" accounting role, but you will also oversee a Staff Accountant responsible for general ledger accounting, A / P, and A / R.

This is a hybrid role that requires some in-person work in our Denver, CO office, ideally 3 days / week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting function. Be the primary owner of accounting & financial reporting
• Supervise and coordinate the general ledger, month-end close and internal reporting process, including ownership of ongoing reconciliations, roll-forwards, schedules, etc.
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting memos to support accounting positions (for example, Revenue recognition)
• Be a joint owner of general ledger system (currently Quickbooks). Assist in any future systems enhancement, implementations, or software migration
• Monitor and analyze monthly / quarterly operating results. Prepare outputs for internal teams
• Oversee and manage the Staff Accountant's work.
• Assist VP Finance with preparation of annual audits
• Oversee tax compliance (state & local, sales tax, VAT, etc.) and tax system management (currently Avalara)
• Respond to inquiries from other company-wide managers regarding the financial results and special reporting requests
• Develop and maintain internal controls procedures across all accounting systems
• Support any other ad-hoc internal financial analyses
• Play an active role in other aspects of finance & accounting : banking / treasury, risk / insurance, financing, tax, financial planning, investor relations, etc.
• Assist in development and implementation of new accounting processes or procedures
• Be able to supervise a growing team in the future and ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner

Competencies

Education and Experience

Our Benefits : We are proud to offer generous benefits, such as unlimited PTO, 100% employer covered health insurance, a wellness stipend, a 401(k) match, and vision / dental insurance.

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