Senior Staff Accountant

Foster McKay; Tinton Falls (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster McKay is assisting a client in Central New Jersey to fill a temporary Manager Financial Reporting role as a long-term consulting engagement. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and a focus on accurate US GAAP financial statements and consolidated reporting.

The role requires 3–5 years of financial reporting experience, a solid grasp of GAAP, and strong analytical abilities. CPA is preferred, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like FCCS or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance with an Accounting emphasis.
• 3-5 years of financial reporting experience, preferably public company reporting.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP.
• CPA license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare US GAAP financial statements for the U.S. operations.
• Prepare monthly internal management reporting as well as quarterly external reporting packages to be filed with the bank and lenders.
• Prepare consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet for all business units and regions.
• Prepare consolidated Cash Flows and supporting schedules.
• Monitor system reporting architecture to ensure appropriate and consistent GL accounts and classifications.
• Prepare financial analysis, Balance Sheet and Income Statement flux analysis and prepare explanations for senior management.
• Assist in planning and execution of the annual external audit.
• Actively participate in the monthly financial statement closing process.
• Responsible for technical accounting monitoring and implementation.
• Identify and drive initiatives to increase efficiency and quality of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Work as part of cross-functional teams to execute various special projects and transactions and preparation of ad-hoc financial reporting.
• Assist in key project initiatives within the company by overseeing project teams, assignment of responsibilities and facilitation of regular meetings for timely goal attainment.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Finance with an Accounting emphasis

Tools

Excel

FCCS

Oracle ERP

Job description

Our client located in Central, NJ is seeking a Manager Financial Reporting (temporary), for a long-term consulting engagement.

This role is hybrid

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the U.S. GAAP financial statement preparation.
• Responsible for the monthly internal management reporting as well as the quarterly external reporting packages to be filed with the bank and lenders.
• Prepare consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet for all business units and regions.
• Prepare consolidated Cash Flows and supporting schedules.
• Monitor system reporting architecture to ensure appropriate and consistent GL accounts and classifications.
• Prepare financial analysis, Balance Sheet and Income Statement flux analysis and prepare explanations for the senior management.
• Assist in the planning and execution of the annual external audit.
• Actively participate in the monthly financial statement closing process.
• Responsible for technical accounting monitoring and implementation.
• Identify and drive initiatives to increase efficiency and quality of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Work as part of cross-functional teams to execute various special projects and transactions and preparation of ad-hoc financial reporting.
• Assist in key project initiatives within the company by overseeing project teams, assignment of responsibilities and facilitation of regular meetings for timely goal attainment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Finance with an Accounting emphasis or work experience.
• CPA license is preferred.
• 3-5 years of financial reporting experience, preferably public company reporting experience. A mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute and follow through.
• Ability to learn quickly and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Proficiency in Excel including large volumes of data and advanced formulas.
• FCCS and Oracle ERP experience is a plus.