Finance & Accounting Manager

Finance And Accounting Manager

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

The Finance and Accounting Manager will assist in leading an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, as well as support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy. The Finance and Accounting Manager will support both internal and external financial reporting, cash management, and cash flow forecasting. This role will assist in managing and maintaining the Firm's general ledger and other financial systems and will assist the Assistant Controller and Controller in various special projects. The Finance and Accounting Manager reports to the Assistant Controller and will have supervision of approximately 2 to 3 people globally.

Essential Duties:

Financial Reporting

• Assist in managing the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders
• Managing the accounting operations of domestic and international subsidiaries, including the production of both statutory and management financial statements
• Review of accounting transactions, including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze monthly financial results including the interpretation of current month, year-to-date, and prior year performance
• Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday), as well as other financial systems
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed

Technical Accounting and Audit Management

• Assist in, and in some cases lead, complex areas of technical accounting, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, asset impairment, determination of reserves, and internally developed software
• Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies.
• Participate in, and, in some cases, lead, both internal and external audit processes, ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadlines

Process Management and Special Projects

• Work cross functionally, both within Finance and throughout the Firm, to identify areas for improvement in accounting operations, internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology
• Document accounting policies and procedures that impact both internal Finance and Accounting procedures and overall Firm processes
• Other special projects as assigned

Cash Management

• Participate in day-to-day operational treasury management, including the review of cash balances and maintain appropriate banking controls
• Participate in cashflow forecasting, including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows, and staying informed of significant cashflow requirements

Team Leadership

• Provide effective leadership by providing timely feedback, recognition, and coaching
• Assist in the planning the appropriate distribution of responsibilities throughout the team

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance - Required
• CPA certification - Preferred

Technical/Soft Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Required
• Knowledge of Workday - Preferred
• Ability to learn, implement and train others on accounting systems - Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Required
• Technical accounting and financial analysis skills - Required
• Ability to work in a large, complex, dynamic organization where a high degree of ambiguity and change exists - Required
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees including senior leadership - Required
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team leader - Required
• Self-starter with strong problem solving and analytical skills - Required
• Strong organization, prioritization and time management skills - Required

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting – Required
• At least 2 years' experience of leading and managing teams – Required
• Professional services experience – Preferred
• Mix of Professional Services (i.e. Big Four) and industry experience – Preferred

Leadership Skills

• At least 2 years' experience of leading and managing teams – Required
• Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities - Required
• Demonstrated ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement, and serve as a model of change - Required
• Strong communication skills; Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the Firm - Required
• Able to motivate, inspire and develop individuals and teams to collaborate and deliver to their highest potential - Required