Sr. Accounting Manager

Korn Ferry Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry Group in Duluth, GA is seeking a Sr Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, forecasting and budgeting.

The role ensures accuracy and timeliness of project and report completion, and requires clear communication with distribution centers, division management and corporate office to maintain control and compliance with company policies. Under the Chief Accounting Officer, oversee payroll functions for hourly and salaried personnel.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA.
• 10+ years in an accounting or finance role; public accounting experience considered.
• Construction industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete the month-end financial close process.
• Perform operational analysis and assign special projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L.
• Prepare a monthly forecast and participate in the annual budget.
• Follow company policies and procedures and look for productivity improvements.
• Under the direction of the Chief Accounting Officer, manage payroll-related functions for hourly and salaried personnel.

Skills

10+ years accounting/finance

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA

Job description

The Sr Accounting Manager is responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end closing, forecasting and budgeting. The Sr Accounting Manager is responsible for meeting corporate and external reporting requirements.

The Sr Accounting Manager will ensure accuracy and timeliness of project and report completion, in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clearly and promptly with distribution centers, Division management team and corporate office to insure control & compliance with company policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Effectively completing the month-end financial close process.
• Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects.
• Timely and accurate completion of month end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L.
• Compose a monthly forecast and participate in annual budget
• The Sr Manager is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of our division.
• Under the direction of the Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for ensuring payroll andfunctions related to hourly and salaried personnel are adhered to.

Decision Making:

The Sr Accounting Manager must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Sr Accounting Manager must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations.

Requirements:

• Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA.
• Work Experience: 10+ years in an accounting or finance role, public accounting experience will also be considered.
• Construction industry experience required (from directly working for a business that has a construction component to their business or from Construction clients in public accounting).

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 salary plus bonus