Accounting Manager

Job Description Job Description 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 5 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. ZR