Key Accounting Manager - Remote
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The Key Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger management for US-based clients. They are responsible for preparing financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing financial analysis to support senior management decision-making.
About the role
This is a remote role based in Manila, supporting clients in the US, and requires availability during US Pacific Time hours. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a client, managing the accounting team (if any), and ensuring that financial reports are timely, accurate, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Candidates must have experience supporting US-based clients, along with knowledge of US accounting, finance, and taxes.
Job Description
Requirements
Education:
This is a remote role based in Manila, supporting clients in the US, and requires availability during US Pacific Time hours. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a client, managing the accounting team (if any), and ensuring that financial reports are timely, accurate, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Candidates must have experience supporting US-based clients, along with knowledge of US accounting, finance, and taxes.
Job Description
- The Key Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring LTD’s contracted scope and deadlines are accurately and timely met.
- Depending on the scope, the key accounting manager manages the day-to-day accounting operations of the client which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Preparing financial reports: The key accounting manager prepares financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and presents them to the client.
- Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations: The key accounting manager ensures that the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting.
- Supervising accounting staff: The key accounting manager supervises the work of accounting staff, ensuring that they perform their duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures: The key accounting manager develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Budgeting and forecasting: The key accounting manager prepares and manages the budget and forecasts for the client, working closely with the client and/or the CFO consultant.
- Conducting audits: The key accounting manager may conduct internal audits of the organization’s financial operations to identify areas of improvement and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Preparing for external audits: The key accounting manager ensures that the books are audit ready, all supporting documents are available, and leads the audit on behalf of the client and accounting team.
- Collaborating with other departments: The key accounting manager collaborates with other departments within the client’s organization and/or within LTD, such as finance, operations, and human resources, to ensure that financial information is accurate and up to date.
- Providing financial analysis: The key accounting manager provides financial analysis and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making processes.
- Tax preparation: The key accounting manager provides tax preparers will all the reports and data needed for tax preparer to complete tax returns.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Direct experience supporting US-based clients and a strong working knowledge of US accounting, finance, and taxes.
- Ability to work US Pacific Time hours. Support of US-based clients.
- Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is preferred but not required.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Preferably as a consultant or a position where work includes directly assisting multiple clients.
- Proven experience as an accounting manager or in a similar managerial and/or consulting role, preferably
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other departments and senior management
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to lead and manage a team of accounting staff
- Demonstrated expertise in QuickBooks (QBO preferred)
- Demonstrated expertise in Accounting Software (e.g., Sage Intacct, JDE, etc.) or general tech knowledge (SaaS, Cloud tech)
- Accounting complexity (payroll/ HR compliance, regular closing with supporting knowledge)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
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