Key Accounting Manager

Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a client, managing the accounting team (if any), and ensuring that financial reports are timely, accurate, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Job Description
The Key Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring LTD's contracted scope and deadlines are accurately and timely met.

• Depending on the scope, the Key Accounting Manager manages the day-to-day accounting operations of the client which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Preparing financial reports: The Key Accounting Manager prepares financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and presents them to the client.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations: The Key Accounting Manager ensures that the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting.
• Supervising accounting staff: The Key Accounting Manager supervises the work of accounting staff, ensuring that they perform their duties accurately and efficiently.
• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures: The Key Accounting Manager develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Budgeting and forecasting: The Key Accounting Manager prepares and manages the budget and forecasts for the client, working closely with the client and/or the CFO consultant.
• Conducting audits: The Key Accounting Manager may conduct internal audits of the organization's financial operations to identify areas of improvement and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Preparing for external audits: The Key Accounting Manager ensures that the books are audit ready, all supporting documents are available, and leads the audit on behalf of the client and accounting team.

• Collaborating with other departments: The Key Accounting Manager collaborates with other departments within the client's organization and/or within LTD, such as finance, operations, and human resources, to ensure that financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Providing financial analysis: The Key Accounting Manager provides financial analysis and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making processes.
• Tax preparation: The Key Accounting Manager provides tax preparers with all of the reports and data needed for the tax preparer to complete tax returns.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is preferred but not required
• Non-Profit Accounting certification a plus

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field, preferably as a consultant or a position where work includes directly assisting multiple clients.
• Proven experience as an accounting manager or in a similar managerial and/or consulting role, preferably

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other departments and senior management
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to lead and manage a team of accounting staff
• Demonstrated expertise in QuickBooks (QBO preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in Accounting Software (e.g. QBO, Sage etc.) or general tech knowledge (Saas, Cloud tech)
• Accounting complexity (payroll/ HR compliance, regular closing with supporting knowledge

Other Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-client environment
• Understanding of laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting
• Willingness to continuously learn and stay up to date with industry developments
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic