Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

· Direct, monitor, and evaluate the activities and performance off the accounting staff and department systems and processes

· Oversee and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, including the review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.

· Review and analyze journal ledger activity for multiple related companies.

· Prepare monthly financial reporting, conduct analysis and respond to inquiries.

· Hands on preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (and footnotes) for bank lenders and Executive Management.

· Implement and own company accounting policies.

· Provide technical and operational accounting guidance.

· Support financial forecasts and development of the annual five-year business plan, including balance sheet and cash flows.

· Lead manual labor and overhead standard cost calculations for product costing.

· Lead and direct year-end audit with external certified public accountant (CPA) firm.

· Interface frequently with management to exchange and report information and key projects/ status updates and resolve operational issues.

· Work collaboratively with internal departments breaker (financial and non-financial), support change initiatives to improve profitability and cash flow performance, as well as overall organizational health.

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance.
• Minimum 8-10 years of general accounting experience, including private company experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing an accounting department, including supervision of staff
• Experience working with integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting systems to facilitate monthly and annual close.
• Ability to navigate and comprehend the complex ownership/ Organization structure.
• Exceptional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) including journal entry and account reconciliation preparation, financial statement preparation, internal controls, and external audits.
• Knowledge of project reporting including fixed cost.
• Proven ability to hire, develop, coach, train and lead a team or department.
• Well-organized with demonstrated success in driving innovation and overseeing multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Can easily transition between detail and higher level analysis.
• Must possess the ability to adapt to change, manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

• Experience with Epicor/CMS ERP system.
• Certified public accountant (CPA).

Benefits

• Blue Cross PPO/HSA Medical Plans
• 401(k) with company matching
• Delta Dental Insurance
• EyeMed Vision Insurance 
• Short & Long Term Disability Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA and Dependent Care after 1 year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Pathing
• Education Reimbursement Programs Available
• Free 20k Basic Life Insurance