Accounting Manager - CRB

CRB's nearly 1,500 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.

As an AEC firm, we proudly specialize in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

The Accounting Manager will lead a team of accounting professionals to oversee month end close processes, prepare detailed financial analyses, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and drive continuous improvements in financial reporting and operational efficiency. This individual has excellent accounting, communication, and analytical skills, as well as a strong drive to find solutions to complex problems. The ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities at once is a must. The Accounting Manager will be expected to provide leadership, professional development opportunities, and guidance to accounting staff.

This position reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, project accounting, and general ledger accounting.
• Manage a group of direct reports, including facilitating annual reviews, goal setting, and evaluating career development paths.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff to enhance their skills and knowledge. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Prepare and post standard monthly and year end closing journal entries. Review and approve the journal entries of staff.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements including analysis and review, and help to address questions from various business unit leaders.
• Review account reconciliations prepared by staff and provide feedback to solve account issues as needed.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to streamline financial processes, enhance efficiency, and improve data accuracy.
• Complete ad hoc projects such as assisting with external audits, tax engagements, and systems implementation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including tax laws, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners on budget/forecast variance analysis.

• 5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting or private industry)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, required
• Master's degree in accounting, preferred
• CPA or CMA, preferred
• Familiarity with streamlining accounting processes using automation software, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office software suite - Microsoft Dynamics 365 exposure preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Proven experience leading teams
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to travel (less than 10%)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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