Accounting Manager

Provides oversight and direction to the firm's general ledger, financial accounting, reporting close, budgeting and related purchasing and procurement functions. Supervises general ledger accounting personnel and uses advanced accounting skills in the preparation and review of account reconciliations, consolidations, firm-wide financial statements, and various financial reports, including international and domestic accounting. Designs and supports the control environment surrounding the close, ensures the general ledger accurately reflects the firm's financial position, and ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met. Supervises the preparation of detailed reports associated with the firm's budgeting process. Supervises the work of general ledger accounting staff; trains team members on new or enhanced operating policies and procedures, and provides workflow assistance, mentoring, and quality assurance. Operates as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve general ledger and financial reporting issues. Provides oversight into the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including the close calendar and cutoff procedures, and ascertains that all financial reporting deadlines are met. Reviews and approves account reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses prepared by the team members responsible for general ledger activities; provides oversight of the review process and ensures the accuracy and integrity of the firm's financial statements. Oversees the timely preparation and review of firm-wide financial statements and related management reports. Provides oversight into the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of international and domestic accounting functions, including currency translation and consolidation as necessary. Supervises the preparation and analysis of the firm's annual budget, which includes the preparation of departmental expense budgets and periodic analysis throughout the fiscal year. Coordinates and prepares for audits as it relates to the financial reporting function. Provides oversight into the conversion from cash basis to accrual basis accounting as necessary. Provides oversight related to decisions about the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, in coordination with the Financial Systems team. Analyzes general ledger activity and reviews comparative and variance analyses; assists with timely preparation of accounting budgets, variances, and account analyses. Provides oversight and support for procurement and purchasing processes, including coordination with appropriate stakeholders to ensure compliance with firm policies, approval processes, and internal controls. Designs and provides oversight into the controls surrounding general ledger and financial close activities; ensures the integrity of financial data and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Coordinates and prepares for audits as it relates to the financial reporting function. In support of the Controller's coordination of the annual external audit, prepares audit-ready schedules and supporting workpapers for the financial statement audit and serves as an operational contact for auditor fieldwork requests. Researches and advises general ledger staff concerning the accounting treatment of transactions and applies current and proposed changes in accounting standards; escalates matters with firm-level or partner impact to the Controller. Recommends modifications to accounting policies and procedures, and studies and standardizes procedures to improve the efficiency of the department. Designs and prepares various financial statements and special reports for senior leadership utilizing owned technologies. Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential. Works on other special projects as necessary. Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice as needed. Benefits Statement Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr