Senior Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Leadership of FSM staff accountants; planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions for clients
• Take ownership of the monthly financial close, reconciliation of accounts and G/L analysis for clients (key accounts such as revenue, unearned revenue, and accrued expenses)
• Prepare month-end reporting package with financial statements and variance analysis for clients
• Review and ensure journal entries are posted accurately
• Review and ensure client GL accounts are accurately reconciled
• Manage clients’ back office finance functions (e.g., A/R, A/P, payroll, etc.)
• Assess clients’ current account operations, make recommendations for improvement and implementing new systems and processes
• Ensure deliverables meet the firm’s quality standards
• Identify and communicate engagement matters to clients, managers and partners
• Provide five-star client service
  

Professional background

• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and account reconciliations
• Comprehensive knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Revenue Recognition (i.e. ASC 606)
• Outstanding technology and systems skills
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff
  

Soft Skills

• Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
• Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines
• Strong communication and ability to interact with internal and external partners
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills
• Someone who is always looking to learn and improve; solicits/uses constructive feedback
• Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment
  

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA preferred but is not required (the company will reimburse exam costs following successful completion)
  

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Flexible work schedule
• Unlimited vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ongoing education and training
• Bonuses