Manager, Accounting - Omni

Forward Air Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees accounting activities related to close and month-end responsibilities, ensuring compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and external audits. The role manages monthly account closing and reporting in support of financial statements, performs account analyses and reconciliations, and helps develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls. The position also supports process and system improvements, financial projects, audit readiness, tax-return preparation, and accurate, timely cash recording.

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 recorded, journal entries are reviewed, account balances are reconciled, and reports are prepared.
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 to deliver timely and accurate month-end close, internal management reporting, and financial reporting through the annual report.
Maintain the hierarchy and scalability of the chart of accounts and ensure accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements; oversee the classification and booking of transactions.
Analyze statutory accounting practices and applicable regulations and guidance to ensure 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 on time.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.