Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:

This role is designed for a high-performing accounting professional who will initially operate in a senior-level accounting capacity and progressively expand into managerial role within the accounting department. The position supports both financial reporting accuracy and strategic financial analysis, contributing to data-driven decision-making across the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Coordinate and maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper recording of all financial transactions across multiple entities within the company.
• Oversee and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts across multiple entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and full financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, etc.) across multiple entities.
• Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies across all entities.
• Operate with a high level of ownership and accountability, reviewing work, identifying issues proactively, and ensuring high-quality, decision-ready outputs.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior staff, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to deadlines.

Analysis & Strategic Support (Growth into Managerial Accounting)

• Analyze costs, budgets, and operational data across multiple entities to identify trends, risks, and avriances
• Lead or heavily support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes across multiple entities.
• Deliver clear, concise, and actionable insights to leadership to support business decisions.
• Develop and refine financial models and performance metrics to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate financial impacts of business initiatives and operational changes across entities.
• Act as a business partner to accounting leadership with the expectation of growing into a Director-level role.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency across multiple entitites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Promote best practices in financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls.
• Train, mentor, and review the work of junior team members, holding a high standard for accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism.
• Ensure all deliverables are organized, succinct, and suitable for executive-level review.

Scope & Growth Expectations

• Initial focus will include ownership of multi-entity accounting and financial reporting.
• Expand into financial analysis, budgeting, and support strategic planning initiatives across the organization.
• Take ownership of decision supported reporting and play a key role in analysis.
• Clear path to director-level leadership, including team development, project leadership, and strategic influence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA eligible required.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAPP and multi-entity consolidated financial reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (advanced Excel required) and ERP systems experience.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing work, training staff, and driving accountability within a team environment.
• Exceptional time management, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concicse, and executive-review ready work product.
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to operate efficiently in a multi-entity enviornment.
• Professional demeanor, strong ethical standards, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Skills

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication

Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Initiative

Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Continually required to sit.
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds.