Accounting Manager

About Electrosonic

Electrosonic is Where Imagination Comes to Life.

At Electrosonic, our team is composed of passionate, highly intelligent, and energetic individuals who are eager to make a difference. We provide an environment where you will be challenged and inspired daily. If you seek excitement and want to be part of something unique, we invite you to join our Electrosonian family. Together, we will continue to shape the future of technology-driven experiences.

About the role

The Accounting Manager reports to the Regional Controller and is responsible for leading daily accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and company policies. This role drives process improvements, strengthens internal controls and partners all lines of business to support regional performance.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Coordination

• Lead and coordinate accounting processes across all lines of business and regional management to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Review deliverables performed by team members and shared services, providing guidance and oversight
• Develop, support and mentor members of the accounting team
• Serve as a key resource and subject matter expert for accounting matters
• Resolve critical issues, exercise sound judgement and ensure timely communication and escalation when necessary
• Lead and support continuous process improvements within accounting including identifying opportunities within each line of business through genuine, engaged collaboration with other managers
• Drive accountability across departments involved in the close and reporting processes

Internal Reporting

Financial Reporting and Month End Close:

• Manage the monthly, tertiary and annual close processes in accordance with Electrosonic timelines
• Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to management
• Oversee key close activities:
• Journal entries, including payroll and accruals
• Manage monthly accruals in accordance with cut-offs and historical trends
• Maintain integrity of subledgers and ensure alignment with the general ledger
• Ensure timely preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, including resolution of reconciling items
• Manage the allowance for doubtful accounts
• Handle T&E entry and reconciliation
• Partner with business teams to review and reconcile inventory accounting
• Provide backup support across accounting functions as needed

Project Accounting

• Manage the monthly Work in Progress (WIP) close process within the ERP system
• Partner with business teams to reconcile project level financial results
• Ensure accurate revenue and cost recognition in accordance with company policies

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Document, standardize and continuously improve accounting processes and procedures

ERP :

• Support and play a key role in new ERP system implementation and transition
• Partner with external consultants and internal departments on system design and deployment
• Lead and coordinate user testing efforts to ensure ERP system functionality before system launch
• Assist with data migration, process mapping and system configuration
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage system capabilities to enhance reporting, controls and operational efficiency
• Provide post implementation support, troubleshooting and ongoing optimization of ERP functionality

Accounts Payable:

• Monitor A/P aging and reconcile vendor records with general ledger
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, and support inquiry resolution
• Support project management with documentation and cost analysis requests
• Supervise the Accounts Payable function ensuring vendors are paid in accordance with company policies and guidelines

External Reporting

Audit:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and manage the annual financial audit process
• Prepare audit schedules and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables
• Address audit findings and ensure year end financials are issued by deadline
• Support both mid-year and year-end audit processes
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to meet audit requirements

Tax and Filings:

• Support corporate federal and state tax filings in coordination with external advisors
• File and remit state sales taxes in compliance with requirements
• Oversee annual state filings and regulatory reports

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with experience partnering with senior management;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from all team members equally; senior management to individual contributors
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability work independently in a structured, deadline driven environment
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in accounts payable/receivable and general accounting
• High standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability
• Drive process improvements and automation
• Project accounting experience a plus
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with ERP systems and payroll platforms
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

 Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience in a small to mid-sized private or public company
• Certifications: CPA preferred

A day in the Life

• Inclusive Team Culture

At Electrosonic we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

• Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance, offering a hybrid work environment, dependent of position. We believe maintaining the right balance between your personal and professional life is important to our team's overall well-being.

• Career Growth

We are dedicated to supporting our team members to grow a long-term career with us. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we support continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Compensation and Wellness

The salary range for this role is dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. We offer a full range of health and wellness benefits that include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and disability benefits.
• Wellness discount programs,
• 401k
• *Paid parental leave after 1 year of service.
• 12 company paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid time off

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