Manager, Finance

The Manager, Finance is responsible for general accounting duties and contributing to the Month-End, Quarter-End and Year-End close process. This position works with a very high level of autonomy, recognizing accounting issues, raising these issues to Management and frequently proposing accounting treatment for non-routine transactions. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for guiding, developing, and training other staff within the group including GL/AP/AR.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing general accounting responsibilities;
• Participate in the monthly close process including:
  
  
  
  • Preparation of month-end journal entries
  • Preparation of account reconciliations
  
  
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supplemental financial reports;
• Prepare quarterly and year-end audit schedules;
• Conduct analysis of significant month-over-month/quarter-over-quarter variances.
• Assist Sr Director of Accounting in improving and streamlining monthly close process.
• Document accounting procedures.
• Support AR/AP departments as needed
  
  
  
  • coordinate and review their work
  • report on performance for the purpose of identifying training and development opportunities for staff
  • provide technical guidance and/or subject matter expertise for staff
  
  
• Perform special projects as requested.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of GL Accounting/AP/AR experience
• Must have knowledge about Accounting Systems
• Ability to be a team member and adept in building and leading teams
• Must be a self-starter; a "hands-on" individual who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction
• Must be detail oriented, very accurate and have the ability to multi-task
• Experience in working in both large structured and small entrepreneurial organizations; Sensitive to the constraints of a "start-up" operation and capable of working effectively in such an environment; Must have flexibility in reacting to new situations and adaptability for working in a new environment
• Must be PC literate and possess excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of US GAAP standard
• CPA license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.