Accounting Manager at Jobot

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Salary: $125,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

A dynamic and growing organization committed to financial excellence, operational transparency, and continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and compliance, the team leverages modern systems and collaborative processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency across all accounting functions. The environment encourages innovation, accountability, and cross-functional partnership to support long-term strategic growth.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to lead critical accounting functions and influence financial strategy
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and executive-level insights
• Supportive, team-oriented culture that values initiative and innovation
• Competitive compensation and flexibility with hybrid work options

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to support the Senior Director, Controller in managing the company's daily accounting operations and financial close process. This is a working-level manager role focused on coordinating work allocation, providing guidance to the accounting team and direct involvement in the execution of accounting tasks. You will lead the direction and prioritization of tasks for a team of Lead Accountants, manage the month-end close, ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative approach. In addition to team coordination, you will be instrumental in facilitating process improvements, supporting external audits, and delivering timely and meaningful financial insights.

Key Responsibilities
Team Coordination and Guidance

• Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to a team of four Lead Accountants, review their work to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with GAAP
• Oversee daily operations of the accounting team with a balance of task management, issue resolution, payment authorization, and general ledger activities
• Promote a collaborative and supportive team environment through mentorship and open communication

Financial Close

• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations
• Coordinate regular status meetings to ensure the team stays on track with closing timeline and work is supported with proper documentation
• Perform GAAP research on complex accounting areas and prepare supporting documentation as needed

Financial Analysis

• Conduct flux analysis to analyze account balances and trends to support month-end reviews
• Identify risks and variances and provide actionable insights to improve business processes

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Support the completion and implementation of deFacto, a financial reporting automation tool, ensuring a smooth transition from manual processes to automated environment

Audit and Compliance

• Coordinate regular touchpoints and status updates with external auditors
• Actively support the annual audit and monitor progress to ensure timely completion
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies

Process Improvement

• Keep an open mind to challenge existing processes and evaluate potential enhancements
• Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency
• Promote best practices and automation in accounting operations and reporting

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience at a top 10 public accounting firm
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and internal control principles
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, deFacto, and FloQast
• Familiarity with inventory accounting, lease accounting, and indirect taxes for distribution companies

General and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Collaborative, hands-on, and willing to "roll up your sleeves" to get things done
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to challenges and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

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