Senior Accounting Manager

The Senior Accounting Manager will help with the exciting growth of an Accounting Advisory Firm (our client) and facilitate the business through day-to-day accounting operations, implementation, and management of client's accounting and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Execution and Improvement of the Monthly, Quarterly, and Year-end close processes including detailed analysis and reconciliation of all General Ledger accounts and preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Ability to act in the capacity of Controller, VP Accounting, VP Finance or other leadership role as needed at the client
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and guidance
• Strategic assistance with implementation of new ERP, if required
• Investigate reporting discrepancies/anomalies and communicate issues as they arise in a timely manner
• Manage technical accounting questions and updates
• Provide support for the annual budgeting and planning process
• Lead relationships with external auditors and accounting/tax advisors, as needed
• Mentor team members and help them get to the next level
• Effectively communicate and deliver accurate and timely reporting and critical financial matters to Executive Management and Partners

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience
• CPA with strong operational and technical accounting skill set
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Excellent knowledge in assessing, developing, and implementing accounting processes
• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making
• Deadline driven, goal oriented “get-it-done” mentality
• Proven experience building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring an accounting team as well as serve in their functions as back-up, if needed
• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work cross functionally, and a knack for presenting financial information in a way that others can understand easily
• Excellent organization and time management skills within a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritize workload