Accounting Manager

Primary Purpose

Provide accurate and timely financial information to company management while providing proper fiduciary control over the company's financial resources while mentoring and building a staff for future growth.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Instrumental in planning the vision for the Accounting Department.
• Set goals for the Accounting Department on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
• Develop and implement process improvements within the accounting department.
• Responsible for the development and review of all accounting internal control systems.
• Continuously challenge self to improve professionally and develop skills necessary to perform the controller function.
• Manage one of the core accounting processes and its respective staff (Credit and Collections, Accounts Payable) within the accounting group.
• Responsible for mentoring staff accountants to grow in accounting knowledge, problem solving ability, and leadership skills.
• Responsible for preparation and review of monthly operating financial statement along with synopsis of locations performance.
• Works with location managers to improve location performance.
• Responsible for monitoring SFAS's to ensure that financial statements are prepared according to GAAP.
• Responsible for preparation and review of annual operating budget.
• Prepare additional financial information per management request.
• Lead year-end audit preparation. Central point of contact with external auditors.
• Communication accounting concepts to non-financial employees.
• Participate in due diligence activities as needed.
• Lead various large "operational accounting" projects throughout the year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Experience: Minimum eight (8) years applicable accounting experience. Management experience preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities: In addition to Accounting knowledge, must display strong leadership ability necessary for mentoring staff accountants along with excellent communication skills. Must be able to achieve results while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

A post offer drug screen is required.

EEO including disability/veteran

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