Accounting Manager

Dent Wizard is the nation's undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We’re stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements, and for maintaining effective internal controls. The Accounting Manager supervises the general ledger accountants and is responsible for managing, motivating and developing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, the monthly financial close, financial reporting, quarterly reviews and year-end audit preparation.

The Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Accounting and Shared Services and will have contact with senior-level management and associates across functional areas, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Support a multi-unit business through general accounting and internal control functions and results reporting and analysis.
• Manage the monthly financial close process to ensure the timely, accurate preparation of financial statements consistent with U.S. GAAP and all Company policies and procedures.
• Participate in management meetings to review financial results.
• Responsible for the preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in an efficient, timely manner; review and approve all entries made to the General Ledger.
• Perform monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts; complete investigative analysis to explain variances resulting from financial statement review and inquiries.
• Perform accounting research and analysis; make recommendations regarding appropriate accounting treatment based on GAAP.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and processes to assure control and protection of assets, accurate reporting of financial position, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage consolidating tasks and coordinate the quarterly reviews and year-end financial audit; serve as the primary interface with external auditors.
• Oversee fixed asset process and procedures as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement; recommend improvements to policies and procedures to strengthen controls, enhance business systems and improve productivity, and support implementation of those improvements.
• Develop strong working relationships with associates in other functional areas.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to provide accounting and analytical support on projects, new initiatives, and issue resolution; ensure open lines of communication with customers (internal and external), co-workers and management.

• Supervise the general ledger accounting team, ensuring work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Motivate, coach, and counsel team members.
• Prepare performance evaluations.
• Determine staffing needs, interview potential…