This role involves leading accounting staff, directing all accounting operational functions for clients, and taking ownership of the monthly financial close, including reconciliations and general ledger analysis. The manager will also prepare month-end reporting packages with financial statements and variance analysis for clients.
The Role
FinStrat Management (“FSM”) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a client-facing Senior Accounting Manager. This is a full-time role, managing accounting operations and financial reporting for a number of FSM clients. This is a great opportunity to build a team, implement best practices, and help scale both the company and its clients.
Responsibilities
- Leadership of FSM staff accountants; planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions for clients
- Take ownership of the monthly financial close, reconciliation of accounts and G/L analysis for clients (key accounts such as revenue, unearned revenue, and accrued expenses)
- Prepare month-end reporting package with financial statements and variance analysis for clients
- Review and ensure journal entries are posted accurately
- Review and ensure client GL accounts are accurately reconciled
- Manage clients’ back office finance functions (e.g., A/R, A/P, payroll, etc.)
- Assess clients’ current account operations, make recommendations for improvement and implementing new systems and processes
- Ensure deliverables meet the firm’s quality standards
- Identify and communicate engagement matters to clients, managers and partners
- Provide five-star client service
Job Requirements
Professional background
- Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and account reconciliations
- Comprehensive knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Revenue Recognition (i.e. ASC 606)
- Outstanding technology and systems skills
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills
- Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff
Soft skills
- Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
- Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines
- Strong communication and ability to interact with internal and external partners
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills
- Someone who is always looking to learn and improve; solicits/uses constructive feedback
- Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- CPA preferred but is not required (the company will reimburse exam costs following successful completion)
Benefits and Perks
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Flexible work schedule
- Unlimited vacation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ongoing education and training
- Bonuses