Accounting Manager

Company: High Growth Company / Fast Paced Environment

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General Information
US-MN-Woodbury
$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 /Year
4 Year Degree
Full-Time
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Job Description

We are seeking an Accounting Manager for our headquarters. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for maintaining the company’s general ledger, reviewing account reconciliations, and managing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting process. This position will supervise our team of Staff Accountants.  Individuals seeking a challenging, multifaceted role in a fast-paced work environment will enjoy the diverse responsibilities of this key position within our Finance department.  This position reports to the Director, Corporate Controller.

Position Duties:

  • Manage the financial close process
  • Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits
  • Analyze financial information and prepare reports to summarize and interpret the company’s current and projected financial position
  • Prepare the financial reporting package for Senior Management and the Board of Directors
  • Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Assist with SOX audit work as needed to ensure compliance
  • Perform technical accounting research and provide appropriate accounting guidance and treatment.
  • Oversee the US accounts payable and payroll functions
  • Manage team of Staff Accountants and Senior Accountants
    • Job Requirements

    Candidate Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
    • Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting related work experience
    • A proven background in leadership and management of a company’s accounting function
    • Big 4 experience strongly preferred 
    • Public company experience required  
    • Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
    • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
    • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and able to work well with a team
    • Self-starter who is action oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency
    • Ability to comfortably work in an intensely deadline-oriented environment
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office products however strong Excel skills required
    • Experience using Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) a plus
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