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TBG | The Bachrach Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TBG | The Bachrach Group is seeking a Florida CPA with over 10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing. In this leadership role, you'll oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely reporting, and maintain the integrity of financial records.

You will lead an accounting team, strengthen internal controls, and support compliance with GAAP and SOX. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy and operational priorities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in manufacturing and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls.
• Lead and develop the accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Statement Preparation

Internal Controls

GAAP

Process Improvement

Job description

Florida CPA required and Background in manufacturing

10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting accounting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful variance commentary and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and related accounting records.

Accounting Operations

• Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Support accounting integration efforts related to acquisitions, system implementations, and organizational changes.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Strengthen and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting schedules for internal and external audit engagements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Team Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and training to support professional growth and high-quality work output.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Operations, Treasury, Tax, and other business partners to support organizational objectives.
• Assist the Chief Accounting Officer and finance leadership with strategic initiatives, special projects, and operational priorities.
• Utilize ERP and financial systems to enhance automation, reporting capabilities, and data integrity.
• Participate in system upgrades, implementations, and process optimization initiatives.
• Review existing workflows and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
• Perform additional duties and special assignments as needed.