Accounting Manager
Location: Fort Myers, FL
In-person role, relocation assistant provided for the top candidate
This role requires a proactive leader with a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to handle complex financial tasks in a dynamic industry environment. The Accounting Manager will ensure accuracy in financial reporting, manage the month-end close process, maintain cost controls, and support strategic financial decision-making to drive company growth.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Financial Reporting: Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, monitor, and report on budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in alignment with company goals.
- Cost Accounting: Analyze manufacturing and construction costs to provide insights on profitability, including standard and variance analysis.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: Oversee AP and AR functions, ensuring accuracy, timely billing, collections, and payment processing.
- General Ledger Maintenance: Ensure the integrity of general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and review account reconciliations.
- Financial Audits: Coordinate internal and external audits, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
- Compliance and Taxation: Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and systems; implement best practices.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff, conducting performance reviews and providing training as needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Required Skills/ Abilities:
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (xlookup, pivot tables, charts, graphs, etc.).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Personal Attributes:
- High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in accounting, with 3+ years in a supervisory role, preferably within the manufacturing or construction industry.
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