Accounting Manager

SUMMARY: Supports the Controller with the financial affairs of the Division including accounting operations management, month end reporting, and financial analysis and budgeting support. The Accounting Manager is responsible for its locations accounting practices, internal controls, internal business partnership and supporting the annual budget and reforecasting. The position involves supervision over general ledger accounting, Accounts Payable and shared services AR to include an offshore team.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Close
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, resolving discrepancies and close-related issues promptly
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness
• Oversee general ledger activities, including AR, AP, payroll, and fixed assets
• Coordinate audit information.
• Reviews and performs monthly balance sheet account analysis.
• Prepare management reports and variance analysis
Problem Solving & Analysis (Core Focus)
• Identify root causes of accounting discrepancies, reporting variances, and control gaps
• Analyze complex transactions and provide practical accounting solutions in accordance with GAAP.
• Resolve audit findings, system issues, and process breakdowns with minimal disruption
• Proactively identify financial risks and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Serve as the escalation point for complex accounting questions and unusual transactions
Process Improvement & Controls
• Design and improve accounting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Partner with cross-functional teams to solve accounting issues related to operations, systems, and reporting
Other:
• Oversee the activities of the disbursements, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, capital expenditures and cash control.
• Oversee the activities of the Accounts Receivables Department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all Accounts Receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc.
• Respond to Controller as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate financial needs.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Supporting the annual budget process.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is
not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job
description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Skill Requirements:
• Strong technical accounting knowledge & ability to resolve complex accounting issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities within accounting operations
• Proven success identifying and correcting discrepancies in financial data
• Effective at troubleshooting accounting and reporting challenges
• NetSuite experience a plus
• Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookup, etc. are essential.
• Close management and deadline discipline
• Attention to detail & ability to zoom out for big-picture impact
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Aforward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards
• An articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses good communication skills.
POSITION TYPE/REQUIRED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position
requires the employee to, at minimum, work on-site on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week.
Skill Requirements:
• Strong technical accounting knowledge & ability to resolve complex accounting issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities within accounting operations
• Proven success identifying and correcting discrepancies in financial data
• Effective at troubleshooting accounting and reporting challenges
• NetSuite experience a plus
• Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookup, etc. are essential.
• Close management and deadline discipline
• Attention to detail & ability to zoom out for big-picture impact
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Aforward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards
• An articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses good communication skills.
POSITION TYPE/REQUIRED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position
requires the employee to, at minimum, work on-site on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major.
• 3-5 years of accounting on the job experience. (In a managerial capacity is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical, accurate solutions
Plus:
• CPA certification is a plus.