Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to join our Edina, MN office to oversee the accounting department’s daily operations, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
The position will oversee income and balance sheet statements and financial reports, reviewing such items as consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, cash flow, and account reconciliations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, comparing budget to actuals and identifying significant variances.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
- Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for accounting and budget administration.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
- Coordinate and complete annual audits.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax laws, and relevant financial regulations
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and performance feedback
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall financial goals and strategies.
- Responsibility for preparing and/or reviewing journal entries made to general ledger, including internal allocations and recharges.
- Manage, implement and oversee the completion of projects to enhance finance systems and processes
- Assisting with preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts, including compiling departmental expenditure budgets and revenue estimates.
- Ad-hoc reports and analyses on as-needed basis.
- Manage and support other members of the Finance team, guiding processes and ensuring training as needed
- Ad-hoc reports and analyses on as-needed basis.
- Responsibility for maintaining existing internal accounting policies and practices and creating new as applicable.
- Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with complex accounting issues.
- Performing other duties as assigned and directed.
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- At least (but not limited to) 5-7 years prior accounting experience (2-3 years public accounting experience preferred).
- Thorough knowledge of general accounting plus the application of general accounting theory.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong financial analysis skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- High proficiency in MS Excel. Good proficiency in MS Word and MS Power Point.
- CPA preferred.
- Insurance related certifications – CPCU, ARe a plus.
If you want to join an entrepreneurial, growing company that values collaboration, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
