Description:
Our client is a publicly-traded consumer products company that has been an industry leader for 45+ years! This Accounting Manager will oversee the Senior Accountant and have tremendous exposure within the organization. You'll work alongside some extremely impressive accounting professionals - Having placed both the SEC Reporting Manager and Tax Manager on the team I can speak to the great culture in place!!
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee all facets of the monthly close process, collaborating closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting for effective decision-making.
- Assume a pivotal role in day-to-day Finance operations, encompassing accounting, A/R, A/P, cash management, expenses, payroll, and internal controls.
- Execute intricate month-end closing tasks, including bank reconciliations and journal entries, covering payroll allocation, stock-based compensation, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deferred revenue, inter-company transactions, and inventory reconciliation.
- Supervise financial reporting for internal leadership and external stakeholders, highlighting the organization's financial health and strategic direction.
- Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding, invoice approval workflows, and invoice payments, nurturing strong vendor relationships.
- Contribute actively to the development of internal controls and policies to uphold financial integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure accuracy and reliability of data related to home closing transactions across internal systems, promptly addressing discrepancies.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to streamline day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and external regulations.
- Engage significantly in audit, tax, and valuation engagements with third-party firms, ensuring seamless cooperation and compliance.
- Participate eagerly in ad hoc accounting or finance projects and analyses, demonstrating adaptability and expertise in assigned responsibilities.
Ideal Candidate:
- BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required
- 4-7 years of accounting experience in public accounting or CPG/Retail industry
- Experience with ERP systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication