Accounting Manager, Consolidation

Candle Media is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Accounting Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing aspects of intercompany and consolidation accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, journal entries, reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of intercompany accounting principles and practices. They should also be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the accounting function and transactions, preparing financial statements and other financial reports
• Own month-end close fluctuation analyses, reconciliations, consolidations and posting entries for different entities to ensure accurate recording and elimination of transactions between affiliated companies
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances promptly, collaborating with cross-functional teams when necessary
• Prepare and post journal entries, adjustments, and other related accounting entries in NetSuite
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over consolidation, minimizing the risk of errors and fraud
• Develop SOPs
• Light M&A activities including opening/consolidating financial statements
• Prepare data for quarterly and annual financial statements
• Provide support for the annual financial statement audit
• Review/perform complex reconciliations and analyzes variances
• Ad hoc projects such as accounting policy standardization and implementation

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• 4+ years of financial accounting experience
• CPA highly recommended or progress towards obtaining a license is preferred
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Proficient excel skills
• Ability to work under pressure, often in a deadline-driven environment, and ability to perform several tasks concurrently
• Must possess excellent critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and superior attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Prior experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems is a plus
• Big 4 public accounting experience and experience in house at a startup is a plus

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)