Accounting Manager, Shared Services

To apply: Email cover letter and resume to Director of Finance Michelle Pavao at jobs@firebrandtech.com. No visa sponsorship is available. No agency responses, please. Must live in the continental United States. We will not be monitoring LinkedIn's Easy Apply feature.

Firebrand Technologies and NetGalley, LLC are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager who possesses the ability to conduct a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting duties and projects. As part of the two companies' shared services division, the ideal candidate will be savvy in Excel, have excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to create and maintain a team-oriented environment. The ability to review and analyze current processes for potential improvements will be favored, as will strong integrity and ethics.

The preferred candidate will live close enough to work in our Newburyport, Massachusetts office 1-2 days per week. Limited outside travel may also be required.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist in the establishment of internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation
• Assist with audits and taxes
• Process payroll
• Prepare financial reports for taxes and regulatory agencies
• Manage general ledger and assist month-end and year-end close processes
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Collaborate with executives and directors to ensure proper accounting procedures are followed across the company
• Attend various departmental meetings in order to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and improving efficiencies 

To be successful in this role, we ask that you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of finance experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license a plus
• Familiarity with NetSuite, QuickBooks, and PayChex a plus
• Exposure to corporate taxes, multi-state sales taxes, and accounting/VAT with foreign currencies a plus
• Strong knowledge and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to merge financial relevant decisions with the company’s overall objectives
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels
• Ability to critically think and communicate when the opportunity arises
• Ability to manage a project and drive it to completion
• Attention to detail and deadlines

We’re offering the right candidate:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Unlimited PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Company-paid life insurance