Corporate Accounting Manager

Brief

Description:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting department's functions, with a focus on the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and analytics. This role requires a collaborative, goal-oriented, and solution-based approach to successfully manage a wide range of assigned critical accounting tasks and projects while meeting time sensitive objectives and deadlines.

The successful candidate will: set high standards of performance for themselves and others; be professional;
Possess the ability to apply critical thinking skills and appropriate levels of professional judgement to different scenarios in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; use factual data to develop creative and business-oriented solutions; and adjust accordingly to different environments and audiences.

This position will report to the Director of Corporate Accounting.

Detailed Description

* Manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, general ledger, inter-company transactions, and eliminations.

* Assist with guidance of accounting and reporting for parent and all affiliate entities to ensure timely and accurate integration of results into the consolidated financial statements.

* Manage monthly closing and financial reporting by preparing routine and complex journal entries, consolidation of the various legal entities, and review journal entries prepared by accountants.

* Review and analyze general ledger and subsystems for accuracy and reasonableness.

* Preparation of audit schedules for annual audit and quarterly reviews.

* Answer accounting and financial questions from internal and external customers by researching and interpreting data.

* Support Internal/External/Tax audits by timely providing backup, explaining transactions, and answering inquiries.

* Assist in quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit.

* Prepare, review, and analyze accounts payable and general accounting reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.

* Manage and direct accounting staff during monthly and quarterly close which requires advanced knowledge of accounting systems and the propensity to investigate and solve issues.

* Prioritize tasks while providing active coaching to a team.

* Conduct and oversee accounting staff training, development, and continued education.

* Collaborate with accounts payable and general accounting process stakeholders to proactively determine and implement continuous improvement opportunities that will enable efficient and effective processes.

* Provide support for accounts payable initiatives or projects by providing accounting guidance and identifying risks to internal controls.

* Assess current practices, procedures, and make recommendations for improvements.

* Ensure compliance with and assist in implementation of effective internal controls and drive accountability within the organization.

* Interpret financial results and communicate them to technical and non-technical audiences.

* Perform ad hoc analyses, requests and other special projects as assigned.

* Collaborate with other accountants and cross-functional department team members.

Demonstrated ability in the following leadership competencies:

* Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships

* Develops Self and Others

* Builds Effective Teams

* Courageous Leadership

* Managing Vision and Purpose

* Business Acumen

* Drive for Results

* Customer focus

* Decision Quality

Job Requirements

* Ability to maintain Company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive information to protect Company proprietary information in an appropriate manner.

* Highly developed business acumen with advanced analytical, interpersonal and project management skills.

* Intricate attention to detail and accuracy are imperative.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and provide information to all levels outside and within the organization, including executive management.

* Strong time management skills required; ability to prioritize, reprioritize, multitask and be flexible.

* Excellent computer skills to include various accounting business systems, external customer applications, and advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

* Thorough knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

* Ability to adapt and adjust in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

* Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and maintain a calm and professional demeanor when adversity is encountered.

* Must be able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize under pressure and within timeline constraints.

* Proven team player with ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including senior management and peers.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's degree in accounting or related field and/or Certified Public Accountant

* 10+ years' experience in accounting

* 5+ years of managerial/supervisory…