Manager, Accounting (Property, Plant, Equipment) - Fully Remote

This position will focus on the accounting for Property, Plant & Equipment (Capital) across the System, including tracking of capital projects, ensuring alignment with accounting guidance and policies, as well as communication and reporting among leadership.

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00 PM EST

Location: 100% remote

Job Overview 

This position provides financial leadership and direction to all aspects of the financial cycle to ensure optimal performance in collection and analysis of financial data and is responsible for timely, effective financial reporting. Assists in the organization and oversight of the annual audit; monthly-consolidated financial statements, month end closing and financial review; and be responsible for establishing, monitoring, communicating and maintaining internal controls. Also assists in cash flow monitoring, variance reporting, and financial analyses as required. Compliance functions include monitoring compliance with all financial reporting standards, initiating policy revisions when required, maintaining and updating internal procedures as necessary. System administration functions include the on-going operational and informational integrity of the general ledger as well as other applications, reports, and databases. Duties also include monitoring resolution of policy issues, and acting as liaison with both internal and external auditors.   

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 

2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting experience including supervisory experience. 

2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Assists in the preparation of annual financial statements (including footnotes), monthly financial statements, including variance analysis, and balance sheet review. 

2. Reviews financial statements and trial balances on a monthly basis to identify unusual items, variances or trends, which impact the consolidated results. 

3. Ensures the accurate completion of account reconciliations and manages the resolution of un-reconciled accounts. 

4. Reviews of trial balances on a monthly basis to identify unusual items, variances or trends, which impact the consolidated results. 

5. Oversees tax filings process in connection of third-party tax preparers. 

6. Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of allocations and direct charges. 

7. Assists in research on technical accounting issues with staff and external auditors as required to comply with US GAAP.