Accounting Manager
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Location: Detroit, MI 48228
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Accounting Manager in the Finance Department is expected to manage and provide leadership within the accounting department for all General Ledger and reporting functions for all programs. This position is based out of our Detroit Office. In this role, the position will report to the Chief Administration Officer and will have a significant impact on corporate financial reporting.
Under general direction, performs a variety of complex technical and support services involving financial data entry into the general ledger, payroll and reporting function posting of entries and budget management. The Accounting Manager leads a team of up to ten members and helps to support the completion of their due dates and deadlines. This job includes creating, analyzing, and maintaining financial information for the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages continual process improvement/projects using best practice models for reporting financial results.
Leads the budgetary reporting and all general ledger postings and work.
Create and maintain project set up and program planning and reporting in Accounting System.
Program plan analysis; forecasting for profitability, cost benefits and resource management.
Prepare monthly financial statements and consolidated financial statements through the month-end close process within a tight deadline.
Responsible for accuracy of the general ledger by managing/performing monthly account analysis and reconciliations and correcting discoveries.
Analytic review of financials for Director of Finance and Owner Partners.
Assist with planning and implementing smooth and effective accounting integration for acquisition initiatives.
Understand and maintain the Company's key internal controls and ensure they are being performed properly and timely. Modify/add controls as necessary to be more effective as changes within the business warrant.
Close interaction with the reporting, budgeting and forecasting teams to ensure all objectives and requirements are being satisfied and making adjustments as necessary.
Monitor development and improve policies and procedures for more efficient, accurate and timely financial reporting by utilizing originality and ingenuity.
Keep up to date on changes in pertinent accounting rules and regulations and work with our CPA to perform GAAP research as required.
Develops and gives presentations to assist in program delivery and execution.
Drafts and delivers client reports and communications on a regular basis.
Performing duties and attending events during the evening and on the weekend occurs occasionally and may be required.
Minimal travel.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; or related 5 - 7 years' work experience.
MBA or CPA Certification preferred, and; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above.
Superior knowledge of modern accounting practices and procedures.
Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and be self-directed.
Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix-managed teams to support management level finance goals.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Ability to make sound business decisions with minimal supervision and have high degree of self direction.
Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in preparing reports and analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Skill in working multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of enterprise accounting software skills; training in Generally Accepted Accounting.
Principles "GAAP" and knowledge.
Relies on pre-established guidelines, processes and/or procedures to perform job functions.
Experience with working with Executive and Senior Management.
Proven leadership skills to motivate diverse teams.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Successful experience in developing and implementing processes.
Knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
Strong experience working with commercial and industrial customers and/or utility conservation organizations.
The Accounting Manager in the Finance Department is expected to manage and provide leadership within the accounting department for all General Ledger and reporting functions for all programs. This position is based out of our Detroit Office. In this role, the position will report to the Chief Administration Officer and will have a significant impact on corporate financial reporting.
Under general direction, performs a variety of complex technical and support services involving financial data entry into the general ledger, payroll and reporting function posting of entries and budget management. The Accounting Manager leads a team of up to ten members and helps to support the completion of their due dates and deadlines. This job includes creating, analyzing, and maintaining financial information for the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages continual process improvement/projects using best practice models for reporting financial results.
Leads the budgetary reporting and all general ledger postings and work.
Create and maintain project set up and program planning and reporting in Accounting System.
Program plan analysis; forecasting for profitability, cost benefits and resource management.
Prepare monthly financial statements and consolidated financial statements through the month-end close process within a tight deadline.
Responsible for accuracy of the general ledger by managing/performing monthly account analysis and reconciliations and correcting discoveries.
Analytic review of financials for Director of Finance and Owner Partners.
Assist with planning and implementing smooth and effective accounting integration for acquisition initiatives.
Understand and maintain the Company's key internal controls and ensure they are being performed properly and timely. Modify/add controls as necessary to be more effective as changes within the business warrant.
Close interaction with the reporting, budgeting and forecasting teams to ensure all objectives and requirements are being satisfied and making adjustments as necessary.
Monitor development and improve policies and procedures for more efficient, accurate and timely financial reporting by utilizing originality and ingenuity.
Keep up to date on changes in pertinent accounting rules and regulations and work with our CPA to perform GAAP research as required.
Develops and gives presentations to assist in program delivery and execution.
Drafts and delivers client reports and communications on a regular basis.
Performing duties and attending events during the evening and on the weekend occurs occasionally and may be required.
Minimal travel.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; or related 5 - 7 years' work experience.
MBA or CPA Certification preferred, and; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above.
Superior knowledge of modern accounting practices and procedures.
Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and be self-directed.
Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix-managed teams to support management level finance goals.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Ability to make sound business decisions with minimal supervision and have high degree of self direction.
Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in preparing reports and analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Skill in working multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of enterprise accounting software skills; training in Generally Accepted Accounting.
Principles "GAAP" and knowledge.
Relies on pre-established guidelines, processes and/or procedures to perform job functions.
Experience with working with Executive and Senior Management.
Proven leadership skills to motivate diverse teams.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Successful experience in developing and implementing processes.
Knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
Strong experience working with commercial and industrial customers and/or utility conservation organizations.