Senior Accounting Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.
The Sr. Accounting Manager will report to and work closely with the Corporate Controller and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial statements with assistance of finance team
• Ensure monthly bank activities are performed and recorded in a timely and accurate manner
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Supports budgeting and forecasting activities
• Collaborates with finance department to support overall department goals
• Produce and summarize financial and profitability analysis
• Prepare summary of variances analysis related to actuals and budgets
• Lead monthly meetings with directors of the organization. Assist with financial and tax audits
• Evaluate and advise end users on business trends such as revenue and expenses
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and accuracy by verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling transactions according to schedule
• Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, and compliance (SOX)
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
• Actively review and advise on technical financial/accounting processes; analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices, regulations, and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business is required
• Minimum of 7 years accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS office, specifically Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organization skills with the ability to multi-task and master new tasks quickly are essential.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite is preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively and clearly in writing and orally, both in one-on-one and in-group presentation situations.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills, possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

ROLE COMPETENTCIES

• Functional Expertise: Thorough understanding of the skills and knowledge relevant to the function. Successful experience in a variety of complex assignments under normal supervision. Able to lead and guide lower-graded personnel.
• Communication: Tailors communication (e.g. content, style, and medium) to diverse audiences. Communicates equally effectively at varied organizational levels. High level of written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Customer Experience: Searches for ways, ideas and mechanisms to add value to the customer. Develops services and options to support ongoing customer relationships. Prioritizes customer issues and addresses them accordingly.
• Data Reporting & Analysis: Establishes adequate data gathering and analysis policies and procedures. Challenges assumptions and their underlying logic as well as seeks input from multiple sources to gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of an issue.
• Financial Management: Understands and applies advanced financial knowledge. Makes recommendations to the business on how to improve financial management policies, procedures, and standard processes.
• Managing Programs and Projects: Organizes and executes multiple projects/ tasks. Organizes work flow processes to achieve efficiency. Adapts to situational variables and unexpected changes in circumstances.
• Process Excellence: Ensures standardization is applied to all processes- creating, developing, improving, and complying with standards. Proactively identifies process improvement opportunities while taking industry trends and best practices into consideration.
• Self-Awareness: Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure. Uses challenges and new situations as an opportunity to learn and improve. Understands own "facts" and "stories" when in dialogue, and the impact leadership style can have on outcomes.
• Authentic Listening: Actively listens and learns from others, demonstrating patience and consideration for others' concerns or frustrations. Asks questions for clarification and ensures message is understood. Takes time to digest what is heard before responding.
• Emotional Intelligence: Visible, approachable, and accessible. Encourages input and participation from colleagues to solve problems and innovate. Provides correct balance of direction and support to staff and colleagues according to each situation. Understands differences, anticipates areas of
  conflict, and acts.
• Foresight: Evaluates and measures current processes. Works with a view of the future, prioritizing work in line with organizational objectives. Improves processes to maximize use of resources.
• Commitment to Growth of People: Seeks opportunities to develop professional skills and knowledge and encourages team to do so. Supports and directs where appropriate, including recognizing achievements and providing constructive feedback and guidance. Cross-train others to broaden experience and develop potential.
• Conceptualization: Translates major new directives into individual performance expectations. Explains and convinces others of the need for adaptation and change of policies, structures, and methods.
• Courage: Is comfortable facing issues with team members quickly and directly. Is willing to choose an approach that has not been tried before, or a leadership style that feels less comfortable if the situation demands it. Takes personal risks regularly and is not afraid to express bold opinions if the intention and motive is good.
• Role Model of REAL Values: Consistently reflects the REAL values and inspires team to live and work by these values.

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