The Role
FinStrat Management (“FSM”) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a client-facing Senior Accounting Manager. This is a full-time role, managing accounting operations and financial reporting for a number of FSM clients. This is a great opportunity to build a team, implement best practices, and help scale both the company and its clients.
Responsibilities
- Leadership of FSM staff accountants; planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions for clients
- Take ownership of the monthly financial close, reconciliation of accounts and G/L analysis for clients (key accounts such as revenue, unearned revenue, and accrued expenses)
- Prepare month-end reporting package with financial statements and variance analysis for clients
- Review and ensure journal entries are posted accurately
- Review and ensure client GL accounts are accurately reconciled
- Manage clients’ back office finance functions (e.g., A/R, A/P, payroll, etc.)
- Assess clients’ current account operations, make recommendations for improvement and implementing new systems and processes
- Ensure deliverables meet the firm’s quality standards
- Identify and communicate engagement matters to clients, managers and partners
- Provide five-star client service
Job Requirements
Professional background
- Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and account reconciliations
- Comprehensive knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Revenue Recognition (i.e. ASC 606)
- Outstanding technology and systems skills
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills
- Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff
Soft skills
- Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
- Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines
- Strong communication and ability to interact with internal and external partners
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills
- Someone who is always looking to learn and improve; solicits/uses constructive feedback
- Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- CPA preferred but is not required (the company will reimburse exam costs following successful completion)
Benefits and Perks
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Flexible work schedule
- Unlimited vacation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ongoing education and training
- Bonuses