Accounting Manager Job at Consultative Search Group in Los Angeles

A prestigious business management firm seeks a Manager, Business Management to join their dynamic team

Summary: Our client is searching for someone who manages designated Client Service Team while acting as liaison between staff/clients and Partners.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Supervise and mentor designated Client Service Team staff.
• Communicate with Partners, staff, and clients regarding business management and financial matters.
• Delegate work amongst Client Service Team staff.
• Assist Partners with special projects, including but not limited to, real estate transactions, cost analysis, and customized financial reporting.
• Attend and conduct client financial meetings.
• Review client meeting packages for accuracy and content.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, and final product documentation.
• Assist Partners in analyzing client performance and forecasting.
• Participate in performance review of staff.
• Assist Partners in potential new client due diligence.
• Assist in Department hiring.
• Review tax projections and quarterly estimates.
• Attend CPE and in-house tax workshops.
• Network and participate in professional groups/societies.
• Work extended overtime hours as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PLANNING

• Assist in formulating the Client's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans and develop financial and tax strategies.
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Develop performance measures that support the Client's strategic direction.

OPERATIONS

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Manage the accounting and business management team.
• Oversee the financial operations of Client Companies.
• Manage third parties to which functions have been outsourced (payroll, systems, banking).
• Implement operational best business practices.

REPORTING

• Ensure the issuance of financial reporting packages (annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly deliverables).
• Oversee the establishment of ad hoc financial modeling as needed and production of budgets and forecasts.
• Establish financial and operating metrics to measure performance.

COMPLIANCE

• Reviews the schedule of all filings and reported information, providing accountability for accuracy and timeliness.

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Understand and mitigate key elements of the Client's risk profile.
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the Client and legal issues affecting the industry.
• Ensure appropriate and reliable control systems are in place.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Monitor cash projections and forecasts and arrange for debt and equity financing.

Skills:

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Fluent Command of English
• Professionalism
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Math Aptitude
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Entity and Individual Income Taxation
• Intermediate level understanding of Finance, Real Estate, and Banking
• Advanced bookkeeping competencies
• Problem Solving Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Windows

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree: Accounting degree preferred (3.0 GPA or better)
• Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent
• 5+ years' related experience in Business Management field; Music Industry experience preferred

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