The Finance Manager is responsible for all areas relating to day-to-day operations of the accounting department and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including overseeing the processing of day-to-day transactions, general ledger preparation, financial reporting, yearend audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year end close, including preparation of reporting package and related supporting schedules.
Ensure the monthly and quarterly account reconciliations are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Participate in the annual planning process.
Supports budget and forecasting activities.
Collaborates with the other organizational managers to support overall company goals and objectives.
Responds to inquiries from the finance leadership team and other organizational wide managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
Work with the finance team to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
Supervise all branch accounting staff to ensure all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitors and analyzes department workload to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise them on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance preferred
Four to six years prior experience in the accounting/ financial reporting/general ledger area. Experience working in a construction or services firm is preferred.
Prior experience managing multiple staff members.
Advanced Computer skills and able to thrive in a fast pace setting.
Experience with JDE or other large, automated accounting system a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Office.