Accounting Manager - Path to Controller

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Job description

Are you a senior accountant or accounting manager who is burnt out of working in a company that is always moving at a frenetic pace? Would you like to find an opportunity where you can still learn, develop, and be promoted while working in a laid-back environment? If so, read on

Creative Financial Staffing has been retained by a highly reputable retail/distribution organization to identify an Accounting Manager to join their team. This role has a direct career path to Controller.

Why the Accounting Manager opportunity?

1. The Company: Growing retail/distribution company established over 50 years ago.
2. Opportunity: The CFO is seeking a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager who can grow to the Controller position in the short term.
3. The Exposure: This is a highly visible role that will not only report directly to the CFO but work closely with the owners of the company.
4. Culture: Our client offers a close-knit, laid-back environment and understands the demands of life outside of work. They are flexible and supportive and offer highly competitive benefits.
5. Role: The Controller will have 5 direct reports and will have "hands-on" responsibility for all aspects of the day-to-day financial management of the company including: the preparation of the monthly financial package; management of GL accounts, annual audit and submission of government and related tax returns; and financial planning.

The Accounting Manager's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, train and mentor a staff of 1-2 individuals and manage day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, Expense Reports, Credit Cards, etc.)
• Responsible for month end and year end close including journal entries, prepaid, accruals, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and accounting consolidation
• Ensure Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled on a recurring basis as required
• Prepare monthly Financial Statements
• Manage the annual external Financial Statement and benefit plan audits,
• Oversee quarterly and annual Federal & State tax filings.
• Develop and implement business process improvement initiatives and strategies.
• Continually review accounting policies and procedures to ensure that the company is compliant with GAAP and statutory accounting

Qualifications of the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Must have owned the Month End close process
• NetSuite experience highly preferred

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