Accounting Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Accounting Manager role will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing the organization’s accounting operations, including general ledger management, financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls. In addition, this role will partner with highly skilled professionals across the business to ensure accuracy, drive process improvements, and support strategic financial decision-making. This candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about maintaining financial integrity and operational excellence. In addition, the person in this role will have the mentality to think like a business owner and take a proactive yet collaborative approach to accomplishing organizational goals. This position reports directly to the Controller or Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities will include:Financial Reporting and AnalysisOversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow.Provide management with regular financial reports and performance analysis to support business decisions.Operational ManagementManage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger staff.Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and maintain internal controls.Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.Compliance and AuditEnsure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant regulations.Coordinate and manage external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors.Maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.Technical and Strategic FunctionsReview and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting transactions.Manage all tax-related matters, including the preparation and filing of various tax returns.Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation within the accounting department.Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statementEstablish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principlesCoordinate and complete annual auditsProvide recommendationsImprove systems and procedures and initiate corrective actionsAssign projects and direct staff toensure compliance and accuracyMeet financial accounting objectivesEstablish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions Requirements:Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor Finance ManagerAdvanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databasesAbility to manipulate large amounts of dataProven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulationsHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to direct and superviseBS degree in Accounting or Finance Ferretti Searchis an award-winning Recruitment Firm specializing in Executive Recruiting and Staffing. Our product is people. Ferretti Search has a dedicated team of executive recruiters ready to help our clients find employment solutions that benefit them as well as match our candidates with a company that meets their job preferences and career goals. At Ferretti Search, we believe in transparency throughout the entire process in order to serve our clients and candidates better. We take pride and value our relationship with our clients and candidates.