Manager, Accounting

Segra•St. Louis, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for accounting functions including month-end close, financial statement preparation and analysis, balance sheet reconciliation preparation and/or review and other regulatory, compliance, and external reporting. In addition, the Accounting Manager will review and analyze complex transactions, new accounting standards and non-standard contracts and document preliminary conclusions of proper accounting treatment under US GAAP. The accounting manager is a primary point of contact for teams outside accounting to ensure accounting policies are understood and followed. This position leads a team of 3-4 Senior/Accountants. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of accounting rules (GAAP) and systems of internal control. The candidate will have experience with the implementation of financial system applications and process improvement/automation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA or MBA required
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting required
At least 4 years of management experience leading a team of finance professionals
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Able to work on multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping to deadlines
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Accounting System Experience required (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred, Power BI a plus)
Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting procedures, ASC606 and ASC842 required
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferably including advanced excel skills over large amounts of data (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Charts)
Advanced excel skills working with large datasets (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Charts)
Ability to adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment and offer innovative solutions
Strong business acumen and the ability to work with cross-functional groups

Nice To Haves

Big Four or regional audit experience preferred

Responsibilities

Month-end close
Financial statement preparation and analysis
Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and/or review
Regulatory, compliance, and external reporting
Review and analyze complex transactions, new accounting standards and non-standard contracts
Document preliminary conclusions of proper accounting treatment under US GAAP
Serve as a primary point of contact for teams outside accounting to ensure accounting policies are understood and followed
Lead a team of 3-4 Senior/Accountants