Sr. General Accounting Manager

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This position is responsible for overseeing the entire General Accounting Department and the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Oversee accounting close activities including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, fuel accounting, fixed assets, cash, stock-based compensation, investments and various other accounts to ensure a timely and accurate financial close.

• Manage the timely and accurate completion of all balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure the financial statements are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Oversee the preparation of select internal and external reports, ensuring they are adequately reviewed and accurately stated.

• Perform impairment analyses for equity method affiliates and property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) as required by GAAP.

• Manage accounting for foreign transactions, including financial statement translation and foreign currency transactions to ensure they are properly accounted for.

• Ensure requests from internal and external auditors are promptly responded to and all Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) requirements completed, to ensure the accuracy of the financial deadlines and timely filings.

• Provide leadership to ensure that internal customers are provided with consistently excellent service and participate in cross functional process improvement initiatives.

• Guide and mentor managers and staff to ensure staff development and departmental efficiency.

• Recommend and implement process improvements and best practices to facilitate an efficient process.

• Research, analysis and other technical support to ensure transactions are recorded in a timely manner and in compliance with GAAP.

 
Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required 

• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) a plus

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in a combination of public accounting and corporate accounting organizations with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial capacity

• Experience leading, coaching and developing staff and teams 

• Large enterprise system experience (Oracle e1 experience a plus)

• Construction industry experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid technical accounting skills and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills 

• Able to break down problems into meaningful parts and come to rational and well-thought out conclusions

• Advanced computer skills required (Excel, Word, Microsoft Office suite, large enterprise systems, etc.)

• Ability to work with and manage a high level of detailed information

• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects

• Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment

• Sound decision making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate

• Excellent consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels within the organization

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges

• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines

• Advanced written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative