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Finance and Accounting Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance and Accounting Manager to lead our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with organizational goals. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the accounting department, manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong background in financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and team management, capable of driving efficiency and supporting business growth in a fast-paced environment.

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain financial health and integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Oversight: Develop, implement, and monitor the company's financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning to support long-term objectives.
• Accounting Operations Management: Supervise daily accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, payroll, month-end/year-end closings, reconciliations (e.g., bank, fixed assets, trust accounts), and check runs.
• Reporting and Analysis: Monitor and analyze financial data, prepare accurate financial reports, statements, and variance analyses; conduct revenue/expense reviews and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Compliance and Controls: Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure adherence to GAAP, SFAS rules, and regulatory standards; coordinate annual audits and mitigate financial risks.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff; assign projects, evaluate performance, and foster a culture of accuracy and accountability.
• Process Improvement: Identify trends, resolve operational issues, and implement system enhancements for productivity, quality, and efficiency in financial processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on financial matters; guide other departments on accounting policies and prepare special reports for strategic decision-making.
• Debt and Asset Management: Handle transactions, debts, capital assets, and treasury activities, including cash forecasting and expenditure scheduling.

Requirement:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in accounting or finance roles, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial/supervisory capacity; experience with multiple legal entities and financial reporting is a plus.
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent (e.g., CMA, CGMA) strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle), MS Office Suite (especially Excel for data manipulation), and financial databases; experience with ERP systems is advantageous.