Accounting Manager

Consultative Search Group • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

A prestigious business management firm seeks a Manager, Business Management to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing a designated Client Service Team and acting as a liaison between staff, clients, and Partners. The position requires a strong understanding of business management and financial matters, with responsibilities ranging from staff supervision and delegation to financial analysis, reporting, and compliance.

The Manager will play a key role in formulating the client's future direction, developing financial and tax strategies, and managing capital request and budgeting processes. Operations oversight includes managing the accounting and business management team, overseeing financial operations of client companies, and managing outsourced third parties. Reporting responsibilities involve ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting packages and establishing financial and operating metrics. Compliance and risk management are also critical, ensuring accuracy of filings, mitigating risk profiles, maintaining control systems, and managing cash projections and financing arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree: Accounting degree preferred (3.0 GPA or better)
• Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent
• 5+ years’ related experience in Business Management field
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Fluent Command of English
• Professionalism
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Math Aptitude
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Entity and Individual Income Taxation
• Intermediate level understanding of Finance, Real Estate, and Banking
• Advanced bookkeeping competencies
• Problem Solving Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Windows

Nice To Haves

• Music Industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor designated Client Service Team staff.
• Communicate with Partners, staff, and clients regarding business management and financial matters.
• Delegate work amongst Client Service Team staff.
• Assist Partners with special projects, including but not limited to, real estate transactions, cost analysis, and customized financial reporting.
• Attend and conduct client financial meetings.
• Review client meeting packages for accuracy and content.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, and final product documentation.
• Assist Partners in analyzing client performance and forecasting.
• Participate in performance review of staff.
• Assist Partners in potential new client due diligence.
• Assist in Department hiring.
• Review tax projections and quarterly estimates.
• Attend CPE and in-house tax workshops.
• Network and participate in professional groups/societies.
• Work extended overtime hours as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Assist in formulating the Client’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans and develop financial and tax strategies.
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Develop performance measures that support the Client’s strategic direction.
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Manage the accounting and business management team.
• Oversee the financial operations of Client Companies.
• Manage third parties to which functions have been outsourced (payroll, systems, banking).
• Implement operational best business practices.
• Ensure the issuance of financial reporting packages (annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly deliverables).
• Oversee the establishment of ad hoc financial modeling as needed and production of budgets and forecasts.
• Establish financial and operating metrics to measure performance.
• Reviews the schedule of all filings and reported information, providing accountability for accuracy and timeliness.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the Client’s risk profile.
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the Client and legal issues affecting the industry.
• Ensure appropriate and reliable control systems are in place.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Monitor cash projections and forecasts and arrange for debt and equity financing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager