Accounting Manager - Confidential Company

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager coordinates, maintains, and is responsible for all aspects of accounting to ensure that the financial requirements of the Company are being met. This person will work with the Corporate Controller to maintain the books and records, maintain the chart of accounts along with reporting structures, and help prepare the reporting for the executive team, the Company’s board, and its lenders.  To be fully successful in this position, this person will have expert Excel skills, a strong grasp of intermediate and advanced accounting principles, a good understanding of financial reporting and is detail orientated.

Essential Functions

• Perform month-end close activities including preparation/review of journal entries, maintenance of reconciliations, and other closing tasks of the team.
• Lead the monthly and annual financial reporting process, including creation and communication of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Prepare consolidated reporting for the Company’s management and its lenders.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP by monitoring new guidance and advising team members on proper accounting treatment of the Company’s transactions.
• Interface with external auditors to provide schedules and supporting documentation in support of the annual audit.
• Finance system support including maintenance and enhancements of the Company’s ERP, NetSuite.
• Support, review, and supervise other areas of accounting (AP, AR, Royalties) to ensure proper processing and alignment with the business.
• Manage the periodic reporting process to ensure tax compliance in the Company’s various jurisdictions in which it operates.
• Support the Controller with workflow process improvement and enhancement of the internal control framework of the Company.
• Undertake operational accounting projects and provide guidance on issues as needed.
• Perform ad hoc projects and other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to provide guidance, supervision, support, and mentorship to staff and team members
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively with different levels of team members
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

Core Competencies

Financial Acumen:

• Possesses a deep understanding of accounting principles and processes.
• Demonstrates proficiency in financial reporting and US GAAP.

Technology and Tools:

• Identify the appropriate businesses processes, systems, and relevant controls to assist in the design and use of systems for efficient and effective financial operations.
• Identify and utilize relevant technology and tools to analyze data to efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.

Process Improvement Orientation:

• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement in financial reporting and operations.
• Implements changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial practices.

Key Accountabilities/Metrics

• Adherence of financial reporting measured against established deadlines.
• Accuracy of financial reports as determined through review and audit.
• Proven business partner as evidenced through the establishment of cross departmental relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years in professional accounting position in public or corporate accounting.  Big 4 or second tier firm preferred. Supervisory experience a plus.
• Bachelors in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong functional and technical understanding of intermediate and advanced accounting principles, internal controls and applications.
• Highest standard of organization, accuracy and precision in a time sensitive manner.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience with NetSuite a plus.
• Must be analytical and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to problem solve and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must be flexible, able to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with strong written and verbal skills.