Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Job Responsibilities: Establishes financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information, and managing accounting staff. Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; and enforcing policies and procedures. Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; and implementing change. Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions. Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and preparing special reports. Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures. Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy and applying observations and recommendations to operational issues. Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls. Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation, enforcing accounting regulations, and recommending new procedures. Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Accounting Manager Qualifications / Skills: Developing budgets Legal compliance Tracking budget expenses SFAS rules Accounting Managing processes Reporting research results Management proficiency Coordination Motivating others Attention to detail Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance CPA preferred Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas Experience with financial reporting requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr