Manager, Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY:The Manager, Accounting will manage all aspects of financial statement preparation, with a focus in leases and fixed assets, and review including the year-end close and audit, and changes to department policies and procedures. They will own the general ledger. This position will ensure the integrity of financial systems, and train and mentor the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, accounting systems and data analysis expertise. This role offers a tremendous opportunity to make a positive impact with a growing company and to work collaboratively with senior leaders at Five Below.Job Responsibilities:Assist the Director/Sr. Manager Accounting in presenting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to the SVP Controller & CFODirectly oversees Fixed Asset and Lease accountantsManage timely completion of the monthly closing process including journal entry review and approval, balance sheet reconciliation review, and direct preparation of internal financial statements in accordance with US GAAP Preparation of monthly and quarterly variance analysis to support internal reporting.Maintain the general ledger and reporting systemsPrepare operational analyses subsequent to the completion of the monthly closeDocument processes and proceduresAssist in internal accounting guidance and question resolution.Establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization, including corporate accounting, FP&A, legal, human resources, and internal and external audit.Lead contact for external auditors for the quarterly reviews and annual auditsLead contact for internal audit for operational audits and quarterly/annual SOX complianceReview account reconciliations and implement process changes to reduce reconciling items and errorsIdentify and implement opportunities to promote streamlined processes, financial systems, operational efficiencies and enhanced internal controls.Leads process improvement of reporting deliverables across the organization and evolves the function through reporting standardization and best practices.Responsible for maintaining controls and supporting review by internal and external auditors.Qualifications:6+ years progressive experience in public or corporate accounting, including 1+ year(s) of leadership or management experienceProfessional and polished presenceBachelor’s Degree in AccountingMBA and/or CPA certification preferredPublic accounting experience beneficialLarge ERP (Oracle/Workday) experience/implementation a plusINTERPERSONAL SKILLS:Ability to work independently with limited oversight and to work collaboratively as part of a teamStrong analytical skills, self-motivated, well organized and energeticAbility to prioritize and manage time in a fast-paced environmentComfortable with deadline driven datesPositive attitude and enthusiasm for the jobStrong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility to work in a growth and hybrid environment by coming into the office several times a weekPossess a complete understanding of applicable company systems, policies and proceduresStrong leadership and people management skillsTECHNICAL SKILLS:Familiarity with accounting for ASC 842 leases and fixed assets (including capitalization guidelines)Familiarity with AI is a plusProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with advance skills in Excel that includes experience working with large amounts of data, pivot tables, and formulas.

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