Manager, Accounting (JMP)

Vantage Group•, NY

29d•$109,000 - $136,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Accounting will support the accounting team through timely accounting, reporting, and analysis for both the corporate function and Vantage’s operating assets. With key responsibilities for important assets, the Manager, Accounting is responsible for supporting the finance team by effectively managing day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities, as well as providing corporate and network stakeholders with timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting and analysis.

Requirements

Advanced Excel skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Self-motivated, confident, and curious with the ability to work independently and learn quickly
Strong intellectual curiosity with the ability to understand the “why” behind financial results and operational drivers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to quickly and effectively connect and communicate with varied internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to deliver accurate financial reporting and reconciliations in complex environments
Strong knowledge of accounting processes with the ability to design and maintain effective financial controls
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
Entrepreneurial and adaptable, comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments
Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and business insights from financial data
Post-secondary Degree or diploma in Accounting, Business or other related discipline
Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience in industry, with a focus on internal accounting and analysis
Strong understanding of month-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries, variance reporting.
Financial reporting experience with US GAAP
CPA designation, or in the final stages of receiving

Nice To Haves

Strategic and hands-on mindset with the ability to balance process improvement and core accounting responsibilities
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) preferred
Construction accounting experience
Previous exposure to transportation Infrastructure
Airline experience
Public accounting experience
ASC 835 – Effective Interest (EIC)
ASC 606 - Revenue Recognition

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or review accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
Prepare and/or review monthly operating financial statements, journal entries, and supporting working papers and reconciliations, including coordination with operational stakeholders to validate reporting accuracy
Review information provided to Financial Reporting and FP&A teams for monthly financial and management reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Ability to manage and oversee supervision of reporting team, including coaching, performance management and other people practices.
Provide training, guidance, and first-line oversight to junior accounting staff, as applicable
Liaise with network business leaders to resolve accounting-related issues and ensure alignment across teams
Prepare quarterly and annual reporting for shareholders and lenders for the Corporate Office and assigned assets, as applicable
Work directly with external auditors and lead audit processes with minimal supervision
Provide financial analysis and contribute insights, ideas, and solutions during weekly group meetings
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process as part of the budget preparation team
Proactively identify accounting issues and drive them through to resolution
Analyze and explain variances to budget and prior periods, highlighting key drivers and areas of concern
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects and ensure effective execution
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, including automation where appropriate to improve efficiency and accuracy
Other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the position may be assigned