Key Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a client, managing the accounting team (if any), and ensuring that financial reports are timely, accurate, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

• 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 with all of the reports and data needed for the tax preparer to complete tax returns.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is preferred but not required
• Non-Profit Accounting certification a plus

Experience

• 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

Skills

• 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. QBO, Sage etc.) or general tech knowledge (Saas, Cloud tech)

• Accounting complexity (payroll/ HR compliance, regular closing with supporting knowledge

• Other Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-client environment

• Understanding of laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting

• Willingness to continuously learn and stay up to date with industry developments

• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic