For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact one of our Talent SpecialistsVishal | 224-###-#### Nihal | 224-###-####Title: Accounting Manager (Hybrid) Location: Palo Alto, CA Duration: 6 MonthsDescription:
- Client is seeking a highly effective and motivated Manager of Accounting with passion and a proven track record for success in scaling accounting processes, systems architecture, innovation through technology, and accounting excellence.
- We are seeking a self-starter, detail-oriented manager who delivers results. In this role, expectations are high with regards to possessing outstanding communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
- Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, you will hold a key role within the Corporate Accounting team and have responsibility for a diverse range of accounting, finance, and compliance duties.
What you'll be doing:
- Execute accounting processes and activities across the organization to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP accounting, internal policies and external audits
- Review journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring high degree of accuracy
- Own accounting processes of leases, FX, intercompany and fixed assets
- Leading and coordinating flux analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financials
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support their quarterly review and annual audit procedures.
- Partner with International accounting, FP&A, Technical Accounting, Finance Systems and other cross-functional teams to develop, support, and improve the systems, policies, and procedures necessary to drive efficiency and provide meaningful financial data.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment, updating the design and scope of controls as the business evolves to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
- Recommend and drive improvements with respect to business processes and financial reporting
- Possess a deep understanding of ERP systems including sub-modules, including the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with business owners and management on accounting matters
- Develop and mentor accounting staff to build their professional career and maximize potential
Experience you'll need:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or other related field required
- 6 years accounting and finance experience, including experience at a Big 4 accounting firm or a large public company. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in industry accounting with a public company.
- CPA is a preferred, active or inactive
- Solid technical knowledge of GAAP / SEC accounting and reporting requirements, especially ASC 842 - Leases
- Proven experience in optimizing Accounting & Finance processes, as well as experience with scaling and automation of processes
- Prior significant experience with SOX controls, documentation & processes
- Experience with delegating tasks, open to direction and collaboration, and commitment to getting the job done
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic accounting department, successfully juggling multiple projects and deliverables
- Strong managerial, planning, organizational, decision-making, interpersonal, analytical, and lateral thinking skills
- Netsuite experience is required. Blackline and Coupa experience is a plus.
- This role will be expected to work Monday through Wednesday in office.
- Candidates should be willing to flex for overtime to complete monthly and quarterly close.