Accounting Supervisor

About the role

• The Accounting Supervisor supports the CFO and Director of Accounting in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department.

What you'll do

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the month-end close cycle, coordinating journal entry preparation, review and sign-off within established close-day targets to keep reporting on schedule.
• Manage a team of staff accountants and accounting specialists, setting performance expectations, conducting reviews, and providing coaching that closes skill gaps and supports professional growth.
• Respond to inquiries of staff regarding financial procedures for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Develop processes and procedures for monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports to management.
• Ad Hoc analyses as needed.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• Interviewing, hiring, orienting and training employees.
• Trains, schedules, assigns, and reviews work of staff.
• Ability to engage with the department in a positive meaningful manner.
• Able to identify individual strengths within the team to better facilitate the distribution of work.
• Coaching and appraising performance.
• Rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a minimum of 7 years’ accounting experience and/or training; a minimum of 2 years of directly managing a team. CPA designation a plus.
• Computer skills: Highly proficient with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting software (Sage Intacct experience a plus)

Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Continually required to sit, read, and utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to walk, talk, and hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.