Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Highlights:

• Great culture with tight knit team.
• Fast-paced environment as they are often making small acquisitions.
• Room for career growth

Job Description:

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, reconciliations, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. This position will partner with the VP of Finance and help lead the monthly close process, including but not limited to closing journal entries, account reconciliations, AR, AP, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and payroll. This position will interface with accounting and non-accounting staff to ensure that required financial information is properly recorded and assist with internal controls compliance to ensure adherence to company policies. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who will wear many hats and have a broad scope of responsibilities. This professional must be flexible and function across multiple skills and knowledge bases as is common in a fast-paced growing environment. The qualified candidate must be a self-starter with strong business acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts in compliance with company and GAAP standards for multiple domestic entities.
• Manage daily financial transactional responsibilities including but not limited to revenue, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and other general ledger entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Strong reporting experience with branch accounting rolling up to regional reporting.
• Manage fixed assets across 30 plus branches.
• Proficient in Sage products or similar accounting software.
• Oversee staff regarding daily GL accounting roles.
• Responsible for timely closing of month-end (currently under a 20-day close process and will be reduced to under 15 days).
• Coordinate process and review month-end closing transactions and ensure the integrity of all financial records.
• Reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to the General Ledger.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts (Cash, Prepaids, Accruals, etc.), including Fixed Assets.
• Corporate credit card management.
• Assist with the annual audit with the company's external auditors.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of reported results including analysis of variance versus budget, forecast, and prior period results.
• Review and analyze current processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy. When inefficiencies are found, propose and become project lead for changes when necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance; CPA a plus.
• Preferred mix of both public accounting and service industry accounting experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with prior experience as a Controller/Accounting Manager is desired.
• Detail-oriented and proven track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
• Strong service industry background is preferred.
• Positive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally with Operations with a proven record of successfully managing a small accounting team.
• Team player with a desire to promote a positive and harmonious work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently to deliver on commitments.
• Ability to pay attention to details while not losing focus on the big picture.
• Process-oriented, but adaptable to changing business environments.
• Strong prioritization and analytical skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.