ACCOUNTING MANAGER & HR MANAGER
Reports to: Peter Clarke, President & COO FLSA: Exempt – Full-Time
Primary Department: Baldwin & Clarke Holding Company, LLC (BCHC)
Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for the oversight, management and execution of BaldwinClarke’s accounting, finance and HR functions. This position requires a highly detailed and organized professional capable of producing and maintaining high quality and accurate financial records. The Accounting Manager will be relied on to perform day-to-day functional bookkeeping tasks in addition to providing financial information and reporting to assist company management in making informed and actionable business decisions. The Accounting Manager will further encompass the administration of human resource and benefit programs along with supporting various strategic initiatives of BaldwinClarke and its respective operating entities. A successful associate in this role will be a collaborative and team-oriented professional that embraces the opportunity to work with company leadership in the areas of finance, accounting, human resources, and general administration. Salary is negotiable based on experience and skill set.
(Primary) Accounting Responsibilities and Duties:
Plan, coordinate and perform all accounting operational functions
· Manage and maintain current accounting platform
· Maintain general ledger and perform daily record keeping entries
· Facilitate accounts payable and receivable functions, including bill pay and depository activities
· Maintain and process payroll, including all payroll and payroll tax reports
· Assist with managing various bank relationships and account management
· Monitor and report on cash and liquidity positions across various business entities
· Coordinate and help administer corporate tax requirements
Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate reporting of individual company and consolidated business results
· Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements
· Supports annual review and coordinate year-end process with external CPA firm
· Develop and prepare annual budgets (and forward-looking projections, as needed)
· Cash flow and performance reporting
Provide management reporting, assist with coordination of business vendors, and help ensure compliance with state filing and other business administration requirements
· Track and manage vendor relationships
· Member of vendor management committee
· Manage and maintain corporate filings and registration requirements
(Secondary) Human Resource and Operational Responsibilities and Duties:
Administer various company benefit programs, including insurance, PTO and retirement offerings
· Coordinate recruiting of staff
· Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with state & federal regulations
· Develop procedures to be used in training and new employee orientation
· Coordinate performance reviews
· Maintain and update Employee Handbook as needed
· Coordinate and implement employee benefit programs (PTO, insurance, retirement, etc.)
· 401k Plan Administration
· Process retirement plan contributions
· Maintain wage and salary reporting
· Track employee PTO balances
· Maintain personnel files
· Commercial insurance reviews & renewals
Required Skills and Abilities:
· Must have or develop extensive knowledge of Baldwin & Clarke’s policies and procedures
· Must develop a strong understanding of BaldwinClarke’s entity-wide service offerings
· Capable of assessing current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement and implementation of new processes
· Ability to evaluate accounting and internal control systems on an ongoing basis
· Qualified to participate in the financial analysis and proficient at financial modeling
· Experience working with multiple legal/business entities preferred
· Experience within financial services industry highly preferred
· Experience with financial reporting requirements
· Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Strong computer, organizational and clerical skills (Microsoft/PC Windows suite, collaborative software, etc.)
· Ability to work independently
Education and Experience:
· Minimum of a college bachelor’s degree
· Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in accounting and finance
· Professional or financial service industry preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at
BaldwinClarke is a boutique financial services firm that for 50+ years has been providing wealth management, investment banking, and insurance planning services to individuals, entrepreneurs, companies, and nonprofits. If you want to be part of a team that is inclusive, supports work life balance, one another and is genuinely a small family then this job is the home for you. Please send cover letter & resume.