Sr Accounting Manager

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Job description

Overview:
With over 150 years of experience, and headquartered in Southern CA, CoolSys is the market-leading indoor environment solutions company. Our full spectrum of best-in-class services includes HVAC & refrigeration installations, remodels, service & maintenance; and energy solutions, including controls and lighting. CoolSys serves customers in the retail, commercial, food service, educational, healthcare, and industrial markets.

WHY JOIN US
We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include:

Competitive pay from $130-150K

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(K) match

Life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities available nationwide

Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more

Pet Insurance

Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role will lead corporate consolidation, key corporate account reconciliations and aid the VP Corporate Controller in financial reporting, and acquisition integration. This role supports the corporate Finance and M&A teams in transitioning historical accounting practices at target companies to post-closing accounting and reporting requirements, recommending future financial plans and policies when necessary.

Responsibilities:
Lead corporate consolidation and reporting processes.

Coordinate accounting of Goodwill, Intangibles, Debt, and other key corporate accounts.

Leads lease accounting, reporting results and related software providing guidance to operational accounting teams.

Serve as accounting support to local Controllers and accounting teams as they create and implement new accounting practices.

Assist with the monthly close process, including account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accuracy and US GAAP compliance.

Provide recommendations and demonstrate leadership in streamlining accounting processes and implementation of policies and procedures.

Coordinate audits with external firms, collaborating with internal stakeholders when needed.

Support the accounting and financial reporting integration efforts with ERP implementation changes.

Transition historical accounting practices to post-closing compliance with US GAAP and CoolSys' accounting practices.

Implement accounting and financial reporting integration tasks to bridge the gap between historical accounting practices and the post-closing reporting requirements.

Support Director of Corporate Accounting, VP Corporate Controller in managing tasks and schedules for the accounting team at the acquired company.

Provide on-site accounting support, if needed.

Support the Director of Corporate Accounting or VP Corporate Controller by working with internal and external resources to support the corporate accounting, finance, and M&A teams with acquisition integration. Manage third party finance consultants assisting with acquisition integration.

Drive the opening balance sheet purchase accounting and provide support to complete the working capital true-up calculations.

Evaluate the acquired business' accounting operations, processes, systems, and procedures for efficiency of workflow; identify process improvements and provide recommendations on solutions.

Qualifications:
Qualifications/ Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role managing a team of 6-10 professionals.

Ability to learn about merger/acquisition integration or due diligence advisory roles.

Strong understanding of US GAAP, especially in the application and accounting for acquisitions and percentage of completion.

Demonstrated process improvement accomplishments.

Supervisory experience.

Comfortable interacting with a variety of skill levels with a demonstrated ability to lead through influence.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with strong Excel skills.

Self-motivated with strong organizational/prioritization and time management skills.

Ability to multi-task with close attention to detail.

Proven ability to work effectively under pressure & meet deadlines.

Willingness to travel 30% of the time.

ERP implementation experience preferred.

Required Education and Certification:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

CPA license.

Big 4 experience preferred.

Personal Skills:

Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, technical, and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels and across functions of the organization including the ability to interact with senior management and entrepreneur business leaders.

Ability to apply good judgement and discretion.

Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.

Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

Ability to manager, supervisor, train, and motivate a team.

Join Us:
Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

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