Interim GL Accounting Manager - Hybrid - Belfast

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company based in Belfast seeks an Interim General Ledger Accounting Manager to oversee corporate accounting and financial reporting. This hybrid role requires leadership skills and a strong understanding of US GAAP. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, ideally in a publicly traded environment, and will collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate financial operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined public accounting and private industry experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX/internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide accounting staff in daily, month-end, and year-end activities.
• Perform variance analysis and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Manage/assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Concur

Job description

Interim General Ledger Accounting Manager - Temporary to Permanent potential

Global US Software Company - Belfast based role - Hybrid

Competitive salary on offer

The GL Accounting Manager will have a basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley. The role will include working in several areas of corporate accounting, financial reporting, and finance support. You will be responsible for tasks ranging from journal entries and reconciliation review, management of accounting programs, to analysis during the monthly general ledger close. Additionally, you will interact monthly with the Financial Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis team to analyse financial results and provide explanations and support for business activity.

You will report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager located in the US.

The Role:

• Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Assist in the management of day-to-day, month-end close, and year-end close accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis to ensure financial results accurately reflect business activity and are in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and/or review monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
• Manage/assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures. Identify opportunities for business process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of new procedures, including system integrations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including finance, operations, internal audit, and others to support business objectives and initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance the Company's system of internal controls related to accounting processes and systems. Ensure SOX and policy compliance.
• Support quarterly review and annual audit requests and inquiries from our external auditors
• Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 5+ years of combined public accounting and private industry at a publicly traded company
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus
• Solid working knowledge and application of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX/internal controls
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and organisation skills
• Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• A team player, adept at building relationships across the organisation
• Ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing accuracy
• Strong systems knowledge, including the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Proficient with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Experience with NetSuite and Concur (or other expense management tool) preferred

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Clare Simpson Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 02896 935499

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