Accounting Manager Job at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert in Falls Church

Title: Accounting Manager (Corporate)
Compensation: 125K to 140K + Bonus
Environment: Falls Church, VA (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Leader to join their growing, fast-paced accounting department. They are looking for someone who is independent, hands-on, and self-directed individual that can own and manage all aspects of accounting. This position will manage a team of 2 - 3 and be accountable for the team members' performance and professional development. This position reports directly to the Controller and will work closely with other members of the senior management team to help achieve the potential of a rapidly growing, public company.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring compliance with the Company's accounting policies and procedures.
• Managing the timely closing and consolidation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records. This includes reviewing journal entries, reconciling balances and ensuring accuracy by reviewing financial statements, investigating account variations, and verifying account balances.
• Working closely with the VP & Corporate Controller and external auditors, leading the effort to assess the Company's current compliance with SOX 404 and implementing controls and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX.
• Partner with other members in the accounting group to close the books on a timely basis and distribute the work among the team.
• Working with other departments when accounting information or skills are needed to support ongoing efforts of the Company and increase financial reporting accuracy.
• Assist in researching applicable accounting standards to ensure internal and external compliance in recording and reporting transactions.
• Assist with external year-end audits including preparation of necessary work papers.
• Work closely with the Controller and external auditors to assess the Company's current compliance with SOX 404 and implement controls and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX.
• Lead, train, develop, and motivate accounting staff to maintain a high level of employee commitment and competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of the department and Company goals.

Required Experience:

• 5-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a minimum of 2+ years in a direct supervisory position.
• Should be well versed in current GAAP Accounting, especially related to current revenue recognition guidance.
• Experience in Public Accounting (Preferred)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with a high attention to detail.

Cordia by Cherry Bekaert:
Is a leading national recruiting and staffing firm that is part of the Advisory services of Cherry Bekaert. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area we focus on building strong relationships with employers and job seekers, like you, because we care about opening new doors to career opportunities and helping our clients grow. We offer Direct Hire and Temporary staffing solutions (with "best - in-class" Consultant Care programs), multi - project opportunities, health and retirement benefits, participation in company events, and more.