Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

West Palm Beach, FL Hybrid (4 days in office, Fridays remote)

Overview

A publicly traded, acquisitive organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead its consolidation and financial close processes. This role oversees intercompany accounting, consolidations and related reporting, manages a team of two, and partners with operating companies and cross-functional teams to resolve complex accounting matters. The company is in the middle of an SAP S/4HANA implementation, has more acquisitions planned, and is significantly growing its West Palm Beach finance team, which creates real visibility and room for growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and review the work of a team of two accounting professionals
• Partner with operating companies on the timely submission of monthly financial results, serving as the main point of contact for questions and issue resolution
• Review and post adjusting journal entries
• Review and compile the month-end close binder and supporting documentation, including accounting memos, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and controls
• Manage annual goodwill impairment testing, including evaluation of market conditions and coordination with operating companies on projections
• Assist with accounting for business combinations, including purchase price allocations and valuation of intangible assets
• Research technical accounting guidance and prepare memos documenting GAAP conclusions
• Identify and execute process improvement projects
• Support the SAP S/4HANA implementation and internal control initiatives
• Assist with due diligence on potential acquisitions and other special projects
• Occasional weekend work during peak close periods

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of accounting experience, with public accounting or a combination of public and industry preferred; candidates with industry-only experience at a large, complex organization will be considered
• Direct people management experience required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; consolidations, intercompany and close experience
• Advanced Excel skills

Compensation

$130,000 to $150,000 base plus 12.5% annual bonus target, with a full benefits package including 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan and education reimbursement.