Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities and coordinating the month end and year end close activities for the Company.

Job Duties:

• Leads the month end close process including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, lease accounting, cash management and bank reconciliations, etc.
• Prepares and communicates the monthly and annual close calendar for the Company and coordinates close activities for the team
• Reviews and approves monthly journal entries and account reconciliations and ensures the accuracy of financial records
• Ensures the application of proper accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); coordinates discussions with the Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller on GAAP considerations
• Assists the FP&A team in preparing annual budget items included depreciation and amortization, lease expense, and capital expenditures
• Supports the Assistant Controller in completion of external audits of the Company
• Interfaces with Financial Systems team on development of financial reports, improvement to financial processes, and issue resolution
• Reviews/prepares ad hoc reports and analysis, as needed
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads the Accounting & Close team within the overall Accounting team, inclusive of Senior Accounting Analyst and Accounting Analyst positions as well as India support positions
• Monitors and provides performance feedback of direct reports throughout the performance year
• Ensures team members are effectively trained on systems and processes related to the Finance Department
• Provides guidance to the team with prioritization of workload, communications, etc. and delegates work assignments to the team as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of general accounting and/or financial reporting and analysis experience, required
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, required
• Three (3) or more years of management experience, preferred
• Experience with a Public Accounting Firm as experienced Senior or Manager level, preferred
• Experience with a multi-entity company, preferred

License/Certifications:

• CPA, preferred

Software:

• Advanced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
• Experience using PeopleSoft Financials, preferred
• Experience using OneStream, preferred
• Experience using Oracle Cloud, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information