Manager I, Accounting

InComm Payments•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

As a Manager of Accounting in Australia, you will lead a 2 person team and be responsible for day-to-day management of the Australian accounting function and support billing, revenue recognition, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to work on complex accounting projects involving multiple lines of business and corporate partners. You will also work within a global operation and liaise with accounting teams in the US and APAC. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the gift card and financial services business model including contractual models and complexities to allow full revenue recognition to both local reporting and US GAAP Reporting. Also, the ideal candidate will be interested in core accounting functions and be prepared to take on tactical accounting duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA a plus or equivalent work experience
Experience with U.S. GAAP
7+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and handle critical deadline demands
Accuracy, organization and interpersonal skills
Good work history and dependability
Ability to successfully work with peers and management and lead staff
Able to work a varied schedule to meet the demands of the business
Experience with system implementation and process improvements
Experience with computer functions / programs / operations, i.e.MYOB, Oracle, Microsoft reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

International accounting experience a plus

Responsibilities

Complete consolidated monthly close on a timely and accurate basis.
Review data systems to ensure proper revenue recognition.
Review month-end margins for reasonableness and provide explanations for unusual fluctuations.
Provide monthly qualitative MD&A on monthly results as compared to budget and prior periods.
Identify and investigate significant changes in margins and communicate to management.
Coordinate with accounts payable and account management teams to resolve any set-up or settlement issues with partners.
Compile month-end unbilled revenue accrual.
Analyze and explain variances in monthly billings and partner settlements.
Review and approve partner settlements prior to payment.
Provide analytical and accounting support to month-end closing process and ensure ongoing integrity of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Act as a leader in maintaining and improving internal controls relating to local accounting and information systems.
Support company compliance with internal control processes and documentation requirements.
Provide financial and analytical support to a cross-functional operations team for tactical and strategic business decisions (i.e. capital investment proposals, cost-benefits analysis, variable/fixed cost impacts, financial modeling).
Assist in periodic reporting and analysis of performance metrics relative to plan for communication within the Company.
Act as co-leader in delivering on forecast accuracy goals, modeling key operational costs, and engaging the business owners.