Accounting and Finance Manager

Accounting & Finance Manager

The Accounting & Finance Manager will have extensive experience leveraging accounting practices and organizational policies and procedures to resolve complex assignments in which analysis of data requires review of a variety of factors and multiple sources. This person should be able to exercise sound judgment within defined accounting procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and perform accounting functions independently.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting/finance, master's degree preferred
• Current CPA license

• 15+ years of combined experience (staff accountant, senior staff accountant, or accounting manager)
• 5+ years of management experience
• Strong experience with corporate tax, multi-state payroll tax, and sales taxes
• Experience with Big Four CPA firm preferred

• Senior-level knowledge of accounting principles (i.e., GAAP), practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems
• Expert-level understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Strong understanding of financial statements and monthly variance analysis reports
• Proficiency using accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Quick Books, Net Suite)
• Demonstrated judgment, strong decision-making ability, effective problem-solving skills, and acute attention to detail
• Excellent PC skills, including word processing and spreadsheets, and ability to learn additional programs as required

• General Accounting (30%)
  • Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions
  • Support budget and forecasting activities
  • Collaborate with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives regarding budget
  • Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
  • Supervise the general ledger to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
  • Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
  • Meet financial accounting objectives
• Tax and Compliance (30%)
  • Ensure the monthly and quarterly compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner
  • Prepare and file corporate and member's income taxes (federal, state, and composite)
  • Prepare and/or review monthly sales and payroll taxes
  • Prepare quarterly estimates of income taxes
  • Establish business licenses (payroll withholding, sales, corporate income tax) and ensure compliance for annual reporting and filing
  • Respond to state notices and find resolution in a timely manner
• Financial Reporting and Audit (20%)
  • Create an efficient record-keeping system for maintaining files and transaction records
  • Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
  • Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly entity-level and consolidated financial information
  • Coordinate with external auditors to provide necessary information to complete annual audits
  • Respond to inquiries from management regarding special financial reporting requests
• Process Improvement (10%)
  • Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
  • Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
  • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
  • Provide recommendations to improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective action
  • Support CFO with special projects and workflow process improvements
• Leadership and People Management (10%)
  • Hire, train, and develop staff while creating a positive work environment that stimulates intellectual growth and creativity and fosters a strong team environment
  • Serve as mentor to staff in problem solving, decision making, and planning activities
  • Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on progress toward enhancing the professional development of staff
  • Demonstrate accountability and responsibility by independently completing projects/assignments on time while holding self and others accountable for meeting objectives and adhering to standards
  • Pursue opportunities for personal growth and development through meetings and educational programs
  • Identify talent and the contributions of staff and establish an informal plan for succession
  • Negotiate toward optimal resolution of issues, alerting human resources of potentially serious matters

• Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
• Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
• 401(k) plan for retirement with 4% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
• On-site group fitness classes & relaxed work environment

Security

Clearance Required:

No

Visa Candidate Considered:
No

• 15+ years experience
• Seniority Level
  - Mid-Senior
• Management Experience Required
  - Yes
• Minimum Education
  - Bachelor's Degree
• Willingness to Travel
  - Never
• Ideal Candidate -…