General Ledger Accounting Manager

Principal Duties

• Provide support for the strategic direction and execution of G/L accounting and fixed assets processes related to accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial information according to established accounting policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and other relevant statutory, governmental or professional guidelines.
• Partner with Teamshares, Network Company Presidents and MFP Controllers to ensure that the business needs of general ledger and fixed assets processes are being met, and propose changes and priorities for feasible process improvements which will contribute to improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved deliverables.
• Validate any changes in general ledger and fixed assets accounting processes to ensure input received from all stakeholders within the business and systems operations prior to final decision on changes.
• Work with key stakeholders to assess the use of new or revised automation tools that facilitate the information required for successful G/L reconciliation.
• Communicate to all business stakeholders regarding accounting process changes and related policies and procedures as well as provide support for any required translation and training programs to facilitate changes.
• Participate in development and implement Service Level Agreements for in-scope G/L services provided.
• Proactively monitor and perform updates of global general accounting and fixed assets accounting to ensure a robust internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley or similar requirements.
• Provide prompt response to all information requests.
• Achieve deadlines set by leadership and the business and proactively monitor and raise instances where deadlines cannot be met in a timely fashion.
• Provide proactive, relevant and timely communications, both oral and written.
• Ad-hoc requests from the CFO, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Shared Services Lead.

General Ledger Responsibilities

• Working with MFP Controllers to centralize and standardize specific GL tasks for the preparation from the GL Team and Network Company Controller to review:
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations (cash, credit card, A/R, A/P, etc.)
• Record fixed assets and depreciation
• Record and amortize prepaid expenses
• Calculate and record payroll/bonus accruals
• Calculate and record revenue/expense accruals as needed
• Submit TB, variance analysis, and monthly close checklist to OneStream
• Book deferred revenue entries and reversals in the accounting system
• Review and book income tax entries from Teamshares
• Review trial balance regularly and make necessary adjustments
• Make year-end adjustments and prepare worksheets
• Assist with inventory adjustments based on Controller feedback associated with physical count
• Oversee Accounting Specialists and provide training as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Minimum of 7-10 years of finance/accounting experience required.
• Active CPA.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, policies, procedures and US GAAP accounting principles.
• Finance and accounting controls.
• Experience with ERPs conversions, upgrades and implementations (e.g. NetSuite, QuickBooks Online).
• Experience supporting Finance process improvement initiatives preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific process value streams of internal accounting procedures required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and listening) with the ability to communicate and present to all levels.
• Must have a strong analytical and problem-solving background.
• Experience in a shared services environment is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Systems and Tools

• ERPs (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite ERP)
• Asana (task and project management)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• OneStream (consolidations and reporting)
• Bill.com (accounts payable and payments)
• Gusto (payroll)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• 100% paid for employee (and dependents on most plans)
• 15 days of vacation time to keep you balanced, rested and recharged and paid time off for 12 holidays, 5 sick days, and one floating holiday of your choice
• Ongoing support and advice from Teamshares accounting, finance, and small business experts