Accounting Manager

Description

Reports to: Controller Department: Accounting FLSA Status: Exempt Job Code: ACCTGMGR People Manager: Yes Employment Status: At-Will Date Revised: April 17, 2025 

SUMMARY: 

The Accounting Manager will lead our accounting team and oversee the daily operations of the Accounting  Department. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and  reports, managing the monthly close process, and maintaining compliance with GAAP. The Accounting  Manager must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail, and professionalism while  supporting the integrity of financial operations and contributing to strategic financial planning and reporting. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily  with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of  the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals  with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, general ledger, and bank  reconciliations. 

• Manage and mentor a team of accountants and support staff. 

• Review and approve monthly journal entries. 

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and  company policies. 

• Ad hoc reporting as requested. 

• Coordinate and lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. 

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. 

• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings. 

• Lead annual financial audits. 

• Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies. 

• Support financial planning and analysis functions as needed. 

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency. 

• Stay current with regulatory changes and industry best practices. 

• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA,  FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).  

• Other related duties as assigned by management. 

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: 

REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

• Minimum 6 years of accounting experience, including prior staff management experience. • Strong leadership skills. 

• Ability to explain and understand complex financial data. 

• Handle pressure well especially during the audit and financial close. 

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite).

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• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. 

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP. 

• Innate sense of integrity and ethics. 

• Advanced Excel knowledge (managing spreadsheets, using advanced analytics). • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

DESIRABLE: 

• CMA or CPA is a plus 

• Experience in [industry-specific knowledge if applicable]. 

• Familiarity with ERP system implementations or optimization. 

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: 

• N/A 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/TALENTS: 

• Results Oriented (Energetic self-starter; sets realistic goals; meets commitments; persistent,  prioritizes daily to achieve results). 

• Effective Team Builder (Character/Integrity; communicates openly; willingness to confront;  motivator/inspirer; educator/trainer, promotes learning; effective assessor of talent; consistent) • Customer Service Advocate (flexible and adaptive; empathetic; passionate; ethical). • Process Focused (data driven decision-maker; detailed; organized and structured; comprehensive  knowledge of all operational processes; computer proficient). 

• Financial Acumen (understands profit drivers; utilizes metrics to manage; builds the financial  understanding of staff. 

• Influencer (active listener/observer of behavior; builds trust with those requiring coaching; creates a  win/win need for change; tailors coaching style to the individual’s needs; recognizes and celebrates  improvement to sustain change). 

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.  • Analytical Skills, working with large amounts of data and drawing conclusions to make  recommendations based on data. 

• Ability to clearly communicate orally or in writing findings and recommendations in an easy t