Senior Accounting Manager

Position Summary: The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, and maintaining compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. This role supervises accounting staff, streamlines processes, and provides critical financial insights to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• Oversee and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements (e.g., balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) and supporting reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports for taxes, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations:
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and proper classification of transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate management.
• Investigate and resolve any financial discrepancies.
• Compliance & Internal Controls:
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure adherence to audit requirements.
• Assist with tax planning and compliance, including the preparation of tax returns.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Supervise, mentor, and train a small accounting team, ensuring their professional growth and development.
• Plan, assign, and review staff work, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
• Ad-hoc Responsibilities:
• Provide financial and accounting support to other departments and leadership as needed.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master's degree (e.g., MAcc, MBA with an accounting focus) preferred.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly preferred; CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) are also valuable.
• Experience:
• Typically 5-8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a portion in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience with financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close processes.
• Skills:
• Technical Accounting Expertise: In-depth knowledge of GAAP and relevant accounting principles, specifically 606 revenue recognition.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Netsuite and Microsoft Excel 
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all financial records and reports.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to a dynamic financial environment and embrace new technologies and regulations.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and resourceful in identifying and resolving financial issues.