Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of an Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing internal controls, driving strategic priorities, and managing a team of dedicated professionals. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in optimizing business processes, fostering innovation and automation, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial data.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all functions within the Accounting Department, ensuring efficiency and compliance with established protocols.
• Develop and implement internal controls, departmental priorities, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage daily operations and responsibilities of Accounting Department employees.
• Drive innovation and automation in business processes, taking proactive measures to achieve desired outcomes.
• Identify, develop, and implement processes, protocols, best practices, and system enhancements for Accounts Receivables and Payables.
• Assign projects and provide direction to staff, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Analyze critical data analytics related to core responsibilities, adjusting departmental goals based on business needs.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and application product owners to enhance workflow efficiency through testing and implementation of new systems.
• Develop metrics for key performance indicators (KPIs) capturing trends in productivity, accuracy, turnaround time, and escalations.
• Communicate overall goals, strategies, operational results, business process changes, and relevant topics to the team.
• Oversee performance management, including development planning and coaching for direct reports.
• Conduct 90-day reviews and quarterly touchpoints with team members.
• Create and review employee development plans throughout the year.
• Administer performance improvement documentation.
• Develop SOPs to support business strategies and ensure goal and deadline achievement.
• Inspire team members to work with a high level of accountability.

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven working experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, or Finance Manager.
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to driving and achieving results.
• Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques.
• Advanced MS Office skills, proficiency in accounting software, and databases.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.