Accounting Manager

Synergy Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and support the VP of Finance. This role involves overseeing accounts payable/receivable transactions, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with at least 7 years of experience and a preference for familiarity with financial technology. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and expertise will contribute to operational excellence and process improvements, making a significant impact on the organization’s financial health and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience with career progression.
• Experience in financial technology or lending industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and manage audits.
• Lead the Asset Servicing team ensuring timely funding.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

The Accounting Manager oversees our day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the VP of Finance. This includes handling all AP/AR transactions, overseeing the employee expense reimbursement process, managing all audits, as well as other accounting tasks. The Accounting Manager oversees the Asset Servicing team, ensuring accurate and timely performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leads the daily accounting tasks including the daily reconciliation and ensuring accurate accounting entries in alignment with financial policies, AP/AR tasks, invoicing, treasury management and cash movement.
2. Leads the day-to-day functions of the Asset Servicing team ensuring the team’s performance of timely and accurately funding business owners. (Treasury Management)
3. Supports the VP of Finance in budgeting, financial planning, budget-to-actual reporting, and other finance accountabilities to ensure operational excellence. Assists in month-end and year-end closings, ensuring timely completion of accounting and finance processes.
4. Manages insurance policies, including renewals and compliance documentation. Oversees the preparation for audits, working closely with internal and external auditors.
5. Identifies opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in finance operations.

Education and Functional Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field with preference given to experience in the financial technology or lending industry.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in an accounting role, showing career progression in the resume. Preference given for familiarity with both US and Canadian financial regulations and experience with financial modeling.
3. At least 3 years of experience leading and managing a team.
4. Proficient in accounting software and financial reporting tools; QuickBooks experience preferred.
5. Prefer a CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1. Asset Servicing Team Performance Score: Ensure the Asset Servicing team achieves its KPIs, maintaining accuracy and timeliness in treasury management.
2. Reconciliation Accuracy: Maintain zero discrepancies in daily and monthly reconciliations.
3. Budget Adherence: Support the VP of Finance in managing budget-to-actual variances within acceptable ranges.
4. Compliance and Audit Readiness: Ensure all required documentation is prepared for audits.