Accounting Manager

Job Description

The Accounting Manager Consultant is responsible for supervising the accounting team, implementing processes, managing month/year-end close process, and ensuring daily transactional tasks (accounts payable/receivables, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, cash forecasting, etc) are completed timely and accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the accounting team and provide training and mentoring.
• Monitor and analyze department workflow to develop efficient procedures and the use of resources.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and Review Journal Entries.
• Prepare and Review Account Reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger system.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Assist in annual audit process and respond to audit questions as needed.
• Provide recommendations to Controller as needed.
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Meet financial accounting objectives.

Required skills and experience:

• BS degree in accounting or finance [or work experience equivalent].
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance roles
• 5+ years prior supervisory experience in a large private or public company.
• Proficiency in accounting software - For example, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle.
• MS Excel proficiency including VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, and Macros
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience managing the month-end and year-end close processes and preparing financial statements.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills

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Desired skills and experience:

• CPA certification preferred.
• Operational accounting
• Inventory tracking
• Financial reporting
• Preferred industry experience includes Technology, energy, FinTech, eCommerce, Software, Hardware, SaaS, Manufacturing, Life Science, Pharma, and Medical Device.