Manager, Accounting - Omni

Forward Air•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees accounting activities related to the organization’s close and month-end responsibilities, ensuring compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and external audits. The role manages monthly account closing and report preparation in support of financial statements, performs account analysis and reconciliation, and contributes to developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
At least 4 years of corporate accounting experience.
Experience with intercompany allocations.
Expert knowledge of and experience with GAAP and other key accounting concepts.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience writing technical accounting memos.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting or an MBA.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring costs are properly recorded; review journal entries, account reconciliations, and reports.
Participate in developing and establishing accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies, including reviewing and implementing process and system changes.
Improve system efficiencies and business practices.
Participate in strategic financial projects, including ERP software upgrades and phase-two implementation.
Ensure compliance with internal control policies.
Collaborate with external auditors to support successful audit results and compliance.
Work with budget owners and other stakeholders at all levels to deliver timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and internal management and financial reporting through the annual report.
Maintain the hierarchy and scalability of the chart of accounts and the accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements; exercise ultimate authority over transaction classification and booking.
Analyze the effects of statutory accounting practices and study regulations and guidance to ensure the correct application of GAAP.
Recommend changes as needed, ensure company policies and procedures are followed, and establish techniques to discover and prevent fraud.
Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses.
Assist with compiling information for tax-return preparation.
Work with Shared Services to ensure cash is recorded accurately and promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.