Senior Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
About Gold's Gym
•Founded in 1987 by brothers Angel and Willy Banos in North Hollywood.•Transformed the gym experience with an emphasis on customer service, cleanliness, and fitness results.•Pioneered a welcoming atmosphere, challenging the intimidating gym stereotype.•Innovative programming and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.•Community engagement, with ongoing plans for expansion throughout SoCal.
Mission:
To provide facilities, programs, and staff  that motivate, support, and lead every  member in their pursuit of a healthy,  productive, and enjoyable life.
Vision:
Gold's Gym SoCal aspires to operate the  finest health clubs in Southern California by  providing the cleanest, most motivating, and enjoyable facilities where every member,  guest, and employee are part of one family.
Position Overview: The person in this role will coordinate the daily progress and activities of the accounting staff and be responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reports in a simplified and efficient manner. This person will also be focused on producing daily cash management reports and process intercompany banking transactions daily. They will assist the CFO in their role in compiling backup financial information and analytics for monthly financial presentation meetings with the leadership group.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Meet with all members of the accounting staff on a regular basis to make sure all task are being completed on schedule, ensure a collaborative workflow and address open items or questions.
• Daily cash management reconciliation and reporting to the CFO and COO
• Create an updated accounting and reporting cycle calendar that is visible to the entire team, and shows dependencies, and task owners so that all major deadlines are met consistently.
• Act as a liaison with our CPA form for PBC reports, financial results and follow-up questions to assure timely delivery of annual Reviewed Statements to satisfy lender covenants and the annual tax returns.
• Provide accounting support for affiliated entities on an as-requested basis
• Work with the CFO in preparing annual budgets and upload them to the ERP (Sage Intacct). We are a nimble organization, and updated forecasts must also be uploaded in alignment with the CFO.
• Assure that security and segregation of duties are always in place.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and results.
• Provide technical support and advice within the company.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting processes.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Actively participate as a leader in ERP and other system upgrades or conversions.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Liaise with our CFO to improve financial procedures.

Education and Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience as a senior accountant or controller.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a supervisory role
• Exposure to multi-unit or multi entity organizations
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• Associate’s degree will be acceptable with proven related experience. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Sage Intacct (Our ERP) or Dynamics GP
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of custom report writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the CFO, Director of Operations, and COO, the Sr. Accounting Manager will oversee the daily activity of the Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll staff.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of advanced accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Highly preferred is experience with Sage Intacct. Practical knowledge in a similar cloud- based application is acceptable with a commitment to learning Intacct as quickly as practical.
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