Senior Manager, Accounting

NMDP•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: This position leads an accounting team responsible for overseeing NMDP and its subsidiaries’ financial accounting and reporting activities while ensuring compliance with all governing areas including GAAP, tax, and Federal requirements. This role is instrumental in developing accounting policies, overseeing financial operations, solving complex issues and proactively providing strategic insights to support business decisions. This position delivers team success in meeting department and organization goals and objectives. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Oversee daily accounting operations. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies. Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. Manage external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of audits. Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management to support strategic planning and decision-making. For applicable areas, oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analysis and recommendations to management. Collaborate with FP&A and other business partners to develop and drive business objectives. Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment. Stay updated on industry trends and changes in accounting regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of current trends in Accounting and Financial Analysis, financial reporting, and financial modeling
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
Exhibit strong leadership skills with dedication to driving and achieving results
Problem solve for complex issues
Proactively anticipate risks and opportunities and maintain a vision for continuous improvement
Exhibit strong communication skills and ability to be understood by non-financial customers
Meet deadlines and prioritize work for self and team
Demonstrate outstanding relationship building capabilities
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related financial field
Ten or more years of progressive accounting experience
Five or more years of supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced credentials such as a Master of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is valuable

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Manage external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of audits.
Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management to support strategic planning and decision-making.
For applicable areas, oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analysis and recommendations to management.
Collaborate with FP&A and other business partners to develop and drive business objectives.
Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Stay updated on industry trends and changes in accounting regulations.