We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department while managing a team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing internal controls, driving strategic priorities, and developing their team.
The Accounting Manager will play a key role in optimizing business processes and fostering innovation and automation. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive team performance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
Responsibilities :
- Manage daily operations and responsibilities of a team within the Accounting Department.
- Oversee all functions within the Accounting Department, ensuring efficiency and compliance with established protocols.
- Develop and implement internal controls, departmental priorities, and strategic initiatives.
- 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 regular reviews and 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 :
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum years of proven experience in managerial accounting operations or related roles, including leading and developing a team of individuals.
- Strong leadership skills with a commitment to driving and achieving results.
- Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and ability to motivate others.
- Advanced MS Office skills, proficiency in accounting software, and databases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization.
30+ days ago