Accounting Manager

ROLE PURPOSE:Lead daily operations, maintain general ledger, manage General Accounting team for timely processing of invoices/payments, and oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.RESPONSIBILITIES:Accounting and Supervisory Responsibilities:Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures.Responsible for month-end financial consolidation and reporting process; provide status of financial condition by interpreting results.Manage financial system sub-ledgers (accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets).Manage General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable staff; ensure compliance with all corporate policies and foster a collaborative work environment.Prepare and review monthly general ledger entries and account reconciliations.Coordinate and lead the annual external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with auditors.Coordinate tax compliance activities, including preparation and filing of sales/use tax, property tax, and coordination with external tax advisors.Manage banking relationships, including daily cash management, bank reconciliations, and support for treasury functions.Budgeting and Forecasting:Support department heads as needed by providing variance and other ad hoc analysis.Analyze and report operational expense actuals versus budget, identifying key variances and trends.Talent/proficiencies:Lead change management initiatives passionate about identifying and implementing process efficiencies across accounting operations.Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with an acute ability to complete tasks on time.Effectively and proactively communicate essential information with all levels of the organization.Adept at articulating conclusions from financial data.Active listener and clear communicator who demonstrates an encouraging attitude that fosters collaboration and cross-functional process improvements.