Senior Accounting Manager

ARIVA GROUP LLC • Medley, FL

8h

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, proven experience supervising accounting staff, and mandatory experience within Duty Free retail operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting business decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Mandatory experience working with Duty Free retail stores
• Proven experience performing and reviewing account reconciliations and leading month-end close
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience with retail inventory accounting and multi-location operations
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification (active or in progress)
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments
• Experience with international transactions, customs regulations, or cross-border operations
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and manage accounting staff, ensuring workload alignment, accuracy, and professional development
• Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash management
• Lead and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and management reports
• Perform and review complex balance sheet and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements applicable to Duty Free retail operations
• Manage accounting processes specific to Duty Free stores, including inventory accounting, customs-related reporting, and cross-border transactions
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies; prepare audit schedules and documentation
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with leadership
• Review, enhance, and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and ensure timely issue resolution
• Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, procurement, store management) to support financial accuracy and reporting
• Ensure accurate fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capitalization policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior