Senior Accounting Manager

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation 
• 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 
• Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phase-two implementation of ERP software 
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment 
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance 
• Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce a timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through the annual report 
• Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions 
• Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure the correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud 
• Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses 
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns 
• Work with Audit, Tax, and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through the annual report 
• Prepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget 
• Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting; CPA required 
• 8+ years of related experience; A mix of public and private accounting is a plus 
• Expert knowledge of accounting policies/procedures and financial statements 
• Strong program management and organizational skills with an ability to plan and perform multiple tasks 
• Ability to execute, follow up, and ensure attention to detail 
• Consistent track record of increased responsibilities and scope 
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word) is required 
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment is highly preferred with expert ability to switch between competing initiatives as needed 
• A high degree of dedication to improvement and a strong sense of ownership