Manager, Accounting

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to add to our Finance team as May Mobility continues to grow. We are looking for a candidate that can build and scale new processes, is motivated by constant process improvement opportunities, and can work well cross-functionally.  This role reports to the Director of Accounting. 

• →Direct monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy in accordance with both internal and external reporting requirements
• →Review and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and other related analyses associated with monthly financial reporting requirements, including retention of proper documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations
• →Provide technical accounting guidance, analysis, and documentation, including implementation of any new accounting standards
• →Perform various activities to support the internal control environment, such as approvals of new vendors and weekly expenditures, review of payroll registers and journal entries
• →Assist in implementation and documentation of internal controls
• →Support financial statement preparation and audits
• →Manage outside relationships with other accounting service providers, such as technical accounting and tax matters
• →Oversee global consolidations and support international accounting team members
• →Ability to manage team members effectively, providing support and coaching as necessary
• →Support other special projects as assigned

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

• Lead strategic advancement of the department; proactively seeking ways to elevate the technical expertise of the team
• Demonstrated ability to lead, foster and grow a team
• Identifies complex problems and devises optimal and innovative solutions that often cross organizational boundaries
• Orients work within teams to achieve business results
• Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement with regards to processes, planning and execution of activities

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field 
• Minimum 7 years working in corporate accounting/finance or public accounting (at least three years in public accounting ideal)
• At least 3 years of Management experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience managing team members
• Ability to diplomatically approach team members to discuss sensitive financial matters
• Ability to use professional judgment to escalate matters when necessary
• Active CPA license

Desirable

• Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Public accounting experience
• Experience using NetSuite ERP
• Experience working with an automotive or manufacturing company
  
  

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use