Terrific Contract Opportunity!
Position: Accounting Manager
Location: El Segundo, California, 90245
Term: 3 months (12/22/2020 to 4/1/2021)
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Responsible for more complex accounting activities associated with maintaining the general ledger and for the production of various resultant financial statements.
- Normally directs a group of accountants.
- May participate in complex general accounting projects.
- Administers approved accounting policies & practices to ensure that financial & operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business & provide reliable information necessary to control the operations.
- Examines financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principles.
- Creates month-end accounting entries and reconciles discrepancies; posts to GL and reviews variances to budget.
- Examines and evaluates subordinate's work product for accuracy and completeness.
- Identifies training needs of subordinate staff and provides technical guidance.
- Prepares, reviews and approves journal entries prepared by the accounting group.
- Responsible for supervision of general and sub ledger maintenance and preparation of operation and financial statements.
- Researches and responds to accounting inquiries.
- Provides technical advice and training on accounting systems to staff.
- Ensures that systems are in compliance with acceptable accounting practices and applicable regulations.
- May assist with audit procedures.
- Provides technical advice and training on accounting systems to staff. Participates in system conversions / enhancement providing scoping information, testing and feedback, and training others.
- Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, acceptable accounting practices, and applicable regulations.
- Maintains accounting processes and procedures which comply with generally accepted accounting principles, tax requirements, SEC requirements, and management reporting requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
- Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination.
- Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
- Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff.
- Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies.
- Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
- Manages a functional work unit and/or group.
- Works independently and typically reports to an Assistant Controller or higher.
- Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies,
Is this a good fit? (Requirements):
- A technical accounting manager that can assist with specific matters related to the year-end close and reporting process.
- The individual needs to be able to research technical accounting issues and write/review related memos.
- The consultant should have a strong public accounting background and excellent organization and communication skills. Ideally,
- The manager would like candidates with at least 5 years public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm) experience plus 2 years industry experience.
- The key here will be that the consultant needs to have the ability to be provided with an accounting issue and run the matter from discovery to documentation; with minimum oversight.
- So a broad background of experiences will be helpful.
- Real estate industry experience is a plus, but is in no way a pre-requisite.
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; a CPA and/or MBA may be required OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7+ years experience in public and/or private accounting, including 3+ years experience in progressively responsible supervisory/management positions.
- CPA preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
- Proven ability to effectively interact with senior management, employees, internal and external auditors.
- Highly developed written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated financial planning, negotiation, and influencing skills, leadership competencies and ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise employees and all aspects of the accounting systems.
- Ability to present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
- Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards (FASB), theories, & practices.
- Demonstrated experience & knowledge of financial issues & economic impact beyond technical knowledge.
- Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
- Conducts advanced financial analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Advanced understanding of accounting and bookkeeping concepts. Able to assist with budget and forecast preparation.
- Administers accounting practices to ensure optimum client satisfaction while guaranteeing CBRE financial interests are protected.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft suite applications and real estate or other financial accounting software.
- Thorough knowledge of computer applications related to real estate accounting or financial management systems.
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications related to real estate accounting or financial management systems.