Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Our well-established client has an immediate need for an Accounting Manager with strong accounting and people management/team building skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Build systems that are efficient and effective in capturing and reporting economic activity, performing repetitive tasks, and/or providing services to other departments or entities.
• Establish financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
• Act as administrator for accounting software programs including Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
• Effectively build and manage a high-quality accounting team.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage accounting team and all accounting/finance functions. Manage team to prepare financial and operating reports within agreed timelines.
• Recruit, mentor, and train accounting team; use foresight and ability to delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Safeguard company assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Develop variance reports and advocate for change to improve financial and business operations.
• Ensure tax compliance for filing and reporting purposes.
• Allocate accounting and administrative tasks in a balanced and efficient manner.
• Establish cash position daily and provide appropriate forecasts to President as needed. Quickly articulate any perceived issues with future cash flow.
• Work with banks to establish appropriate and cost-effective cash management system.
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly compliance and borrowing base reports for bank.
• Arrange for onboarding of new employees in companies’ systems (payroll, etc.); handle termination procedures.
• Work as a financial analyst from time-to-time. Can look at a business situation and work with team members to propose solutions that advance the business.
• Work with outside audits as necessary – outside CPA, etc.
• From time-to-time perform audit work (inventory, AP, etc.) in subsidiary or related entities.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure. Maintain an energetic, knowledgeable, outgoing and interested demeanor when dealing with customers in person or over the phone.
• Take direction and constructive criticism from supervisor and colleagues.