Manager, Expense Accounting

Company : ABC Fitness Solutions

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Job Description

INTRODUCTION:   

The ideal Accounting Manager, Expense has Software as a Service (SaaS) or payments industry accounting experience in a multi-entity, international company with exposure to in-house capitalized software, transfer pricing, mergers/acquisitions, and intercompany allocations. The Accounting Manager, Expense will be a critical driver of a continuous improvement culture and will have a hands-on approach to staff development. This position is expected to support team and Company initiatives proactively and enthusiastically, including process improvement and growth, in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage the month-end close process for expenses (including payroll accounting), debt, capitalized software, and fixed assets to produce high-quality financials, maintaining excellent communication with the Finance and leadership teams throughout, and coaching and guiding staff and senior accountants to improve work product
• Partner with Accounts Payable on the month-end close process to minimize duplicate effort and rework
• Partner with FP&A on flux analysis and financial reporting
• Ensure all supporting documentation and backup for entries or accounting decisions is maintained
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliation files and identify and resolve exposures
• Perform flux analysis and obtain detailed understanding of transactions/activities recorded to accounts, ensuring proper accounting is being applied and providing variance explanations with business drivers
• Facilitate documentation of all key procedures, processes, and key controls; establish continuity and cross-training across team to eliminate single points of failure
• Partner with Accounting leadership on the annual external audit and provide high-quality, timely responses
• Support M&A activities including diligence, integration, and purchase accounting.
• Assist with tax-related duties and projects, including balance sheet reconciliations, PBC schedules for tax returns, and statutory audits
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, primarily related to expenses and capitalized software
• Assist with cash or banking analysis, needs and requirements
• Assist in research of accounting guidance and implementation of such policies
• Identify areas for improvement, including process or control weaknesses, communicate to management, and implement changes to enhance the control environment and mitigate risk.
• This position is responsible for leading and developing 3-5 staff and senior accountants in multiple countries (US and Ireland)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• B.S. or B.A. in Accounting or equivalent; Master’s preferred
• 7+ years’ experience in accounting, including General Ledger, Consolidations, and Balance Sheet reconciliation
• 2+ years’ managing a high-functioning team
• Thorough understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including identifying Cost of Service vs. Operating Expense
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make sound decisions and take calculated risks

AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE:

• Workday ERP experience
• Experience understanding accounting system functionality and working with developers to optimize and/or create new functionality
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience with payment processing and/or software-as-a-service industries
• Mergers & Acquisitions experience
• Private equity background

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!