Accounting Manager

Ledgent-Finance-; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking an Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial planning, reporting, compliance, and cross-entity performance. You will partner with executive leadership to improve processes and drive organizational performance.

Applicants should have 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, ERP experience, and strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• ERP experience is expected or preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic finance & business partnership with leadership on profitability, growth opportunities, investments, and cash management.
• Oversee performance analysis and financial reporting, including management reports and financial statements.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and planning; consolidate information across departments.
• Oversee accounting operations for multiple entities and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and risk; review expenditures and financial commitments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Salary: USD85000 - USD130000 per year

ACCOUNTING MANAGER / ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Hialeah, FL

Position Summary

An established and growing organization is seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee accounting operations, financial planning, performance reporting, compliance, and business decision support across multiple operating entities. This position serves as a key partner to executive leadership by providing financial guidance, improving processes, and driving organizational performance.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership regarding profitability, growth opportunities, investments, cash management, and overall financial strategy.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations that support business planning and operational decision-making.
• Participate in long-range planning initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Support strategic projects and organizational growth initiatives.

Performance Analysis & Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation and review of management reports, financial statements, and operational reporting packages.
• Analyze business results, key financial metrics, and performance trends.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop meaningful reporting that supports informed business decisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Direct annual budgeting processes and periodic financial forecasting activities.
• Consolidate information from various departments and operating units to support planning efforts.
• Evaluate actual performance against plans and forecasts, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend corrective actions when financial results differ from expectations.

Accounting Operations & Financial Oversight

• Oversee accounting activities for multiple entities and ensure accurate financial recordkeeping.
• Maintain the integrity of financial information through sound accounting practices and procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and workflows.

Cash Flow & Risk Management

• Monitor liquidity, working capital needs, and cash requirements across the organization.
• Review significant expenditures and financial commitments to support sound business decisions.
• Identify financial risks and operational exposures and develop mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate financial controls and recommend enhancements when appropriate.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, audits, permits, licenses, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and consultants.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary policy or procedural updates.
• Support audit readiness and maintain strong financial governance practices.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Establish and strengthen internal control procedures that safeguard company assets and improve reporting accuracy.
• Develop metrics and key performance indicators to measure finance department effectiveness.
• Track and report performance measures to leadership on a regular basis.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, accountability, and business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred, experience will be considered inlue
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• ERP experience
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Paid time off and holidays
• Collaborative and growth-focused culture