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Accounting Manager

Accounting/FinancePosted 20 days 16 hours 28 minutes ago. Viewed: 39 times.

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FPC of New York City is a boutique executive search and staffing firm that specializes in placing unique and highly skilled accounting and finance professionals on permanent & contract assignments. Our individualized approach allows us to match today’s brightest stars with the most innovative companies on the cutting edge of technology

 

Our Client is an Energy Services Company searching for an Accounting Manager to be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounting Manager supervises three to four staff accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will have contact with senior-level management and the firm’s Executive Director and Controller which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure


• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close


• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information


• Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements


• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions


• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner


• Supports budget and forecasting activities


• Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives


• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy


• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions


• Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like


• Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit


• Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met


• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department


• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed


• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, performance issues, etc


• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff


• Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Accounting, CPA required


• 5 to 7 years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area. Experience working in a public company or professional services firm is preferred.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.


• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.

Industry: Energy / Diversified
Discipline: Accounting & Controls
Experience: 5 - 7 Years
Compensation: $100K
Company: Energy Company

Contact information

Apply Online at TheLadders.com