Job Description

OVERVIEW:

MANAGER, ACCOUNTING

FULL TIME

MCLEAN, VA - HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT

YOUR ROLE IN HELPING US SHAPE THE FUTURE:

In this role you will manage the team responsible for the accounting treatment of operational accounting transactions related to monthly quarterly and year-end close activities. You’ll be responsible for review and approval of journal entries in accordance with internal controls. The Manager Accounting will develop implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with current US GAAP accounting standards. Responsibilities also include management of the monthly close process monthly/quarterly fluctuation analysis reporting of results for monthly meeting with the controller’s team and account reconciliation process. Manage PBC process in support of quarterly and year end audits.   

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

• Manage team responsible for the accounting treatment of operational accounting transactions related to monthly quarterly and year-end close activities. Manage goals and priorities to ensure relevant deadlines are met
• Ensure that documentation and procedures are in compliance with internal SOX controls
• Develop implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with current US GAAP accounting standards internal controls and SOX requirements
• Manage and document the analysis and recording of complex transactions in accordance with US GAAP
• Review monthly journal entries fluctuation analysis and account reconciliations
• Manage process for preparation of quarterly and year-end audit PBC schedules coordinating and communicating with auditors and other parties as necessary
• Manage or participate in special projects as requested
• Develop and support continuous process improvements including implementation of new ERP and automation of existing manual processes

 YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with a major in accounting or finance
• Five or more years of demonstrated accounting experience
• CPA Certification or CPA Candidate
• Effective communication skills both written and spoken with strongly developed interpersonal skills
• Experience managing complex accounting processes
• Experience managing accounting staff in a complex multi-entity accounting environment
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP SEC and other applicable accounting and reporting standards
• Excellent organization skills including the ability to manage a team to consistently meet monthly and quarterly deadlines for important tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment professionalism and maturity in dealing with and seeking creative solutions to problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and advanced skills in MS Excel
• Experience with accounting systems

IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU HAD:

• Experience with Oracle accounting systems.
• Experience with IFRS accounting standards
• Experience with ASC 842 - Leases