Accounting Manager

Overview

At ST Engineering iDirect, we're reshaping the future of global connectivity. As a leader in satellite communications, our groundbreaking technology empowers customers to grow, innovate, and transform their networks. Here, your skills and passion meet our vision and expertise to create something extraordinary. If you're ready to tackle technology's biggest challenges and redefine how the world connects, the most exciting chapter of your career awaits.

With ST Engineering iDirect, the sky isn't the limit-it's just the beginning!

ST Engineering iDirect seeks an innovative, creative Accounting Manager who is ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. ST Engineering iDirect is dedicated to providing next generation solutions for broadband IP networking via satellite networks. As the leading innovators in this new space, our diverse and talented team of internet, satellite and telecommunications professionals continue to break new ground and create significant opportunities for the network operators, service provider resellers, and the corporate networking professionals.

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

This position is hands-on addressing tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, monthly financial close and financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget, forecast and tax compliance activities. The Accounting Manager will have contact with Assistant Controller, Controller and VP of Finance which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

* Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure which requires a strong understanding of the existing policies and procedures, legal structure, the ERP system and related subledger functionality and procedures. Until that is achieved, the individual will not be successful in the management role

* Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close at the legal entity and consolidated level under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This requires all balance sheet account reconciliations are completed during the month end close process

* Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information including participation on the development of new reports and analyses as needed

* Supports budget and forecasting activities

* Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives

* Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy

* Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine activities to be performed

* Responds to inquiries from the Finance organization, Assistant Controller and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like

* Work with the Accounting leadership to ensure a clean and timely year end audit, internal audit review, statutory audits, etc.

* Assist with preparation of the corporate income tax returns, Sales/Use tax returns, GST, VAT and other local taxes as deemed appropriate

* Supervise the general ledger group to ensure that all transactions (fixed assets, cash management, general ledger, etc.) are timely and properly recorded to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met

* Assist in the maintenance, development and implementation of new and more efficient procedures and system features to enhance the workflow of the department while maintaining a high level of accuracy and integrity

* Provide training to new and existing staff as needed

* Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.

* Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year which are aligned to the group and Company goals and objectives.

Qualifications

* BA/BS in accounting or equvilant experience

* 7+ years of experience working within the general ledger area and at least (5 years of prior supervisory experience). The experience must show growth within the accounting functional area thru various roles.

* Experience working in a fast pace/high growth environment where they have shown an ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a given time.

Functional/Technical

Skills:

* Required:

* Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle process including purchasing,…