Accounting Manager

Medaire • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for financial processes and the ongoing financial support/analysis necessary to support the business. They are responsible for Group and Statutory audits, process improvement, and automation. The role includes overseeing the work of 2-3 direct reports and supporting all MedAire regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred, even if not with active status.
• Five (5) plus years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting, financial analysis, and driving process improvements.
• Highly effective analytics, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/etc.) as well as with accounting and financial software (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a multinational organization with oversight for accounting, tax, and audit across multiple legal entities and/or geographies.
• Knowledge/understanding/application of Accounting, Finance, and Internal Control principles/processes, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Advanced analysis of financial data and the ability to prepare financial reports and management reports (standard/ad hoc).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with U.S. and international associates.
• Ability to work in a team environment, including strong influencing skills and the ability to deliver results in a matrix reporting environment.
• Advanced Excel and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end closing processes, including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Leads the year-end Group and Statutory audits as well as Group Internal Audits for all entities under scope, managing all walkthroughs for accounting and audits.
• Responsible for capital activities (journal entries, capital authorizations, fixed assets, etc.) and associated quarterly/annual roll forwards.
• Leads the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.
• Drives automation around all accounting processes.
• Assists the team in timely and complete monthly and quarterly reporting for Regional & Financial reporting as well as local management reporting requirements.
• Manages workload among different team members and drives optimization and automation of tasks and processes.
• Develops cross-training and backup solutions for all accounting tasks processing.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and associated desktop instructions.
• Acts as a mentor for other Finance team members, helping to up-skill the technical capabilities across the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree