Position Summary:

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations and providing leadership to the assigned accounting team. This position is responsible for timely and accurate completion of work performed by the team and manages the overall accounting close processes. The Manager performs analysis on financial statements, prepares accounting metrics for presentation to leadership, ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely and the profit and loss statement is accurate and complete. Responsibilities also include posting monthly journal entries and reconciling the balance sheet accounts for assigned legal entities. This role requires completing challenging tasks, the ability to work well both independently and with other members of the accounting team and company and a strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Primary Accountabilities:

Leadership (30%)

Recruit and hire team members who can work independently and deliver high quality results consistently
Develop a team culture that emphasizes responsibility, quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development and high performance
Coach and motivate associates to improve in areas of development
Lead initiatives and projects that strategically support the department and/or finance teams with guidance from Director(s)
Effectively manage direct reports by establishing clear directions for job and performance level; distributing the workload appropriately; laying out work in a well-planned and organized manner; and maintaining two-way dialog with them on work and results
Provide training to new hires as well as ongoing training for associates
Perform tasks of direct reports as needed to meet deadlines
Ensure team members complete assigned tasks timely. Assist with prioritization for established goal achievement.
Manage end-to-end processes as assigned with support from Director(s)
Manage day to day activity of the team to ensure timely and accurate results, reconcile and review assigned balance sheet accounts within established deadlines

Analytical (60%)

Ensure team work is completed within quality standards to facilitate Director review and presentation to other departments and Senior Leadership as needed
Demonstrate ownership of assigned balance sheet reconciliations; maintain a thorough understanding of the reconciliations and impact on financial results
Independently investigate and resolve reconciling items on assigned balance sheet accounts by working with other departments in a timely manner. Teach other associates how to do so in accordance with company standards.
Perform month-end close process including the preparation and review of month end journal entries and supporting detail schedules
Review and analyze processes for operational efficiencies and possible areas of improvement. Consistently recommend and drive automation utilizing established automation policies and procedures.
Develop, maintain, and review SOPs and accounting policies for assigned tasks
Complete ad hoc projects as assigned which can include digging into processes and providing recommendations for improvement to managers and directors
Ability to support the business by leading the development of new accounting processes for new products or other processes with support from Director(s)
Drive continuous improvement of business processes and systems to ensure best practices are used for the greatest efficiency of team operations
Review and analyze the monthly profit and loss statement and provide meaningful explanations to managers and directors
Research, document, and appropriately record complex accounting transactions in accordance with US GAAP
Communicate during month end close and throughout the month with finance teams to provide information, answer questions, explain month end results, and ensure the month end results are accurate
Communicate with and provide information to internal and external auditors as necessary. Oversee and review audit requests completed by direct reports ensuring audit standards and requirements are followed at all times.

Operational (10%)

Ability to manage multiple tasks, appropriately prioritize and manage time to complete work in accordance with deadlines
Develop and maintain metrics to manage team performance and progress toward goals

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Master's Degree preferred
5-7 years of experience in accounting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the major responsibilities/essential functions of the position
CPA license
Expert level proficiency using Microsoft Excel
Solid experience with financial/accounting systems, Oracle ERP system and Hyperion Essbase experience
Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, finance and accounting at an advanced level
Ability to effectively present key financial reports to executive leadership

Individual Competencies:

Integrity: Gains the trust of others by taking responsibility for own actions and telling the truth. Follows through on commitments and agreements; Respects confidentiality; Maintains confidentiality regardless of pressure from others.
Adaptable: Responds to change with a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work objectives with a positive attitude.
Establish Focus: The ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business' mission.
Teamwork: Builds relationships and works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
Analytical and Critical Thinking: Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts, data and information.
Communication: Giving and receiving messages and information in written, oral, and visual formats concisely for a complete understanding of meaning and intent.
Effective Execution: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts, data and information.
Taking Initiative: Takes charge and capitalizes on opportunities.
Change Management: Acts as a catalyst to change by using effective strategies to facilitate organizational change initiatives and overcome resistance to change.
Accountability: Sets clear goals, objectives, expectations, and responsibilities and monitors the process, progress and results to hold self and others accountable for measurable actions and results.
Urgency: Transfers mission to action by acting clearly and decisively to analyze and implement solutions regardless of pressure or uncertainty and maintains a sense of urgency to complete tasks, accomplish goals, and act in ambiguous and complex situations.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial accounting concepts: Awareness of GAAP rules and ability to research accounting tools when necessary to determine an appropriate answer
Independence: Ability to proceed independently, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with other accounting team members and other departments
Leadership: Ability to train and teach other team members

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is:

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands or arms.
Regularly required to talk or hear and read instructions on a computer monitor and/or printed on paper.
Occasionally required to stand, kneel or stoop, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Regularly required to view items at an extremely close range and must be able to adjust and readjust focus.
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position.

As an Inmar Associate, you:

Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that demonstrate an awareness and willingness to listen and respond to clients in order to meet their short-term and long-term needs, requirements and exceed their expectations.
Treat clients and teammates with courtesy, consideration and tact; you also can perceive the needs of internal and external clients and communicate effectively with the objective of delighting and retaining the client.
Build collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives, develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
Set and attain achievable, yet aggressive, goals with a sense of urgency and accountability.
Understand that results are important and focus on turning mission into action to achieve results following the principles of agile, dynamic execution while consistently complying with quality, service and productivity standards to meet deadlines and exceed expectations by giving our clients the best possible outcome.
Support a safe work environment by following safety rules and regulations and reporting all safety hazards.

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At Inmar, we put people first and that means empowering our associates to thrive at every stage of life and career. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support a wide range of lifestyles and life stages.

Eligible associates have access to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance options
401(k) retirement plans with company match
Health Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)

We also offer:

Flexible time off and 11 paid holidays
Family-building benefits, including Maternity, Adoption, and Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement and certification support, reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning
Wellness and Mental Health counseling services
Concierge and work/life support resources
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Perks and discount programs

Please note that eligibility for some benefits may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be governed by specific plan or program terms.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

This position is not eligible for student visa sponsorship, including F-1 OPT or CPT. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

INMAR, Inc.

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