Corporate Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting department functions, with a focus on the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and analytics. This role requires a collaborative, goal-oriented, and solution-based approach to successfully manage a wide range of assigned critical accounting projects while meeting time sensitive objectives and deadlines.

The successful candidate will: set high standards of performance for themselves and others; be professional; Possess the ability to apply critical thinking skills and appropriate levels of professional judgement to different scenarios in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; use factual data to develop creative and business-oriented solutions; and adjust accordingly to different environments and audiences.

This role will report to the Corporate Controller.

Detailed Description

• Manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accruals, general ledger, inter-company transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations and eliminations.
• Assist with guidance of accounting and reporting for parent and all affiliate entities to ensure timely and accurate integration of results into the consolidated financial statements.
• Manage monthly closing and financial reporting by preparing routine and complex journal entries, consolidation of the various legal entities, and review journal entries prepared by accountants.
• Review and analyze general ledger and subsystems for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Preparation of audit schedules for annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Answer accounting and financial questions from internal and external customers by researching and interpreting data.
• Support Internal/External/Tax audits by timely providing backup, explaining transactions, and answering inquiries.
• Assist in quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit.
• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end.
• Prepare, review, and analyze accounts payable and general accounting reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and direct accounting staff during monthly and quarterly close which requires advanced knowledge of accounting systems and the propensity to investigate and solve issues.
• Conduct and oversee accounting staff training, development, and continued education.
• Collaborate with accountants, cross-functional departments and general accounting process stakeholders to proactively determine and implement continuous improvement opportunities that will enable efficient and effective processes.
• Provide support for projects by providing accounting guidance and identifying risks to internal controls.
• Assess current practices, procedures, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with and assist in implementation of effective internal controls and drive accountability within the organization.
• Interpret financial results and communicate them to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform ad hoc analyses, requests and other special projects as assigned.
• Perform internal controls over areas of responsibility and ensuring controls are appropriate and adequate under SOX requirements.
• Assist in integration and implementation of ERP systems and solutions.
• Collaborate with other accountants and cross-functional department team members.

Demonstrated ability in the following leadership competencies:

• Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships
• Develops Self and Others
• Builds Effective Teams
• Courageous Leadership
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Customer focus
• Decision Quality

Job Requirements

• Ability to maintain Company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive information to protect Company proprietary information in an appropriate manner.
• Highly developed business acumen with advanced analytical, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Intricate attention to detail and accuracy are imperative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and provide information to all levels outside and within the organization, including executive management.
• Strong time management skills required; ability to prioritize, reprioritize, multitask and be flexible.
• Excellent computer skills to include various accounting business systems, external customer applications, and advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to adapt and adjust in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and maintain a calm and professional demeanor when adversity is encountered.
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize under pressure and within timeline constraints.
• Proven team player with ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including senior management and peers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting or related field of study
• 3 years’ experience in accounting (with public corporate accounting department, Big 4 accounting firm, or combination) in an audit role
• 6 years’ progressive experience in finance or accounting role (with public corporate accounting department, Big 4 accounting firm, or combination)
• 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Experience with SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant or actively pursuing
• Master's in business administration