Manager, General Accounting

Job Summary: As a Manager I, Accounting, you'll manage and develop Partners who perform accounting functions, including preparation and timely presentation of financial reports, and leveraging their accounting expertise to provide analysis. You'll serve as subject matter expert and set goals for your department, while developing, coaching, and inspiring your team. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Leadership / Management: Manages Partners responsible for accounting functions in a targeted area, including the accurate and timely preparation of reports and statistics reflecting earnings, profits, cash balances, and other financial results. Leads development and career path planning for subordinates. Coaches, mentors, develops, and inspires assigned team. Sets goals to meet objectives (based on information received in the form of objectives); provides clear objectives and offers support as needed. Builds a vision for the future for Partners, customers, and technology; translates the vision to strategy, supporting programs, and milestones; applies understanding of requirements to meet objectives and implements/ leads change. Builds customer solutions; recognizes the span of choices to solve most needs; selects appropriate choice in each circumstance; understands materiality, speed to delivery, urgency, and risks. Executes department’s key strategies. Assists in developing budgets and goals; ensures budgets are based on valid assumptions and appropriate business models. Understands / communicates how work activities impact other areas of the business and the financial implications of decisions. Accounting: Formulates / administers approved accounting practices throughout the organization to ensure financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide reliable information necessary to control operations. Evaluates current and proposed financial plans / policies; uses metrics and measures to drive decisions and improvements; recommends changes that enhance profitability. Meets with business leaders of assigned area to assist in resolving day‑to‑day issues that may impact financial results. Communicates with / presents to a wide variety of audiences at all levels. Applies understanding of work systems, processes, and organizational policies to problem‑solving and decision‑making. The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and regulatory accounting practices. Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials a plus. Advanced MS Office and software skills, including database management, spreadsheets, and graphics. Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills; attention to detail. Advanced verbal / written communication skills. Advanced time‑management skills. Management / leadership skills. Ability to confidently communicate at all levels of management / leadership and Partners. Ability to apply a solid understanding of customers and their needs to work processes. Education: in accounting, finance, or a related field Licenses/Certifications: None specified. Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Function in a fast‑paced, retail, office environment. Sit for extended periods. Work extended hours. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 5/1/2019 #J-18808-Ljbffr H.E.B.