Accounting Manager (Hybrid in Duluth, GA)

Employbridge Career•Duluth, GA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the execution of accounting processes for several critical areas for the business including Rebates, Leases, Accounts Payable, Legal, P&L Reviews and related controllership compliance reporting. The position reports to the Senior Director, Accounting and coordinates the daily activities of the team to accurately record the financial transactions generated by business activities. The Accounting Manager works closely with partners in the organization in the development, implementation and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures and controls related to the operational accounting area. The position also plays a crucial role in implementing system enhancements to streamline current processes and will have opportunities to participate in special cross functional projects.

Requirements

BA / BS degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 7 years accounting experience
Minimum of 3 years accounting management experience
Excellent knowledge of accounting, GAAP procedures and SOX controllership
Ability to effectively multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while supporting team objectives
Self-starter who demonstrates flexibility, sound judgment, and a high level of integrity
Proven leadership capabilities with a strong operational and technical accounting foundation; proactively drives results
Action- and goal-oriented mindset with a strong team focus, consistently fostering a collaborative environment
Strong accounting and technical expertise
Solid financial acumen
High learning agility and intellectual curiosity
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality
Ability to build and promote teamwork
Unwavering commitment to integrity

Nice To Haves

2 years in public accounting is a plus
Professional accountancy certification such as CPA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA

Responsibilities

Manage team of Senior Accountants and offshore team in the performance of assigned accounting areas for month end close, financial statement fluctuation reviews, account reconciliations, supplemental reporting and ad hoc requests.
Training, development, and performance management of the team to consistently meet deadlines and KPI metrics
Support the business with timely financial reporting and analysis, as required
Review monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting deliverables, including, but not limited to, journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis
Use financial and accounting experience and acumen to analyze and interpret data to make any recommendations on possible courses of action to improve processes, gain efficiencies and streamline work, where needed
Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded with sufficient documentation to support the business purpose of the transactions
Review and enhance the monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and assist team in researching differences
Drive standardization across financial processes of the regions and operations
Coordinate with department management to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures; recommend improvements to policies as appropriate
Provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support both internal and external reporting
Support Operations and FP&A reporting as required
Understand and execute internal controls related to accountabilities; proactively seek opportunities to strengthen internal controls
Support external and internal audit requirements
Partner with FP&A, Financial Reporting, Branch Operations, A/R & A/P teams and/or Franchisee groups to ensure that the business accounting needs are met
Support management with financial analysis as required
Ensure agreed upon Service Level Agreements are met
Ad-hoc tasks and/or projects as necessary