• Live Accounting Manager

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Millsboro, DE)


    Description

    We are seeking an experienced Live Accounting Manager with strong cost accounting expertise. This role involves maintaining internal controls, supporting strategic financial initiatives, preparing monthly account reconciliations, coordinating financial tax audits, monitor and analyze account data, overseeing the month end close process, entering general ledger activities, and staying updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations to ensure ongoing financial health and growth. The ideal Live Accounting Manager will have solid financial analysis skill set, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong understanding of GAAP standards, and the capacity to multitask while meeting critical deadlines.

    What you get to work on daily

    • Lead and manage the daily operations of the accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger

    • Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness

    • Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules

    • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies

    • Support annual budget development and periodic forecasting

    • Maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

    • Assist with audits — internal, external, and tax-related — by providing information and documentation

    • Analyze financial performance and variances, providing actionable insights to leadership

    • Manage cash flow reporting, banking relationships, and treasury activities as needed

    • Mentor and develop accounting staff through training, performance feedback, and leadership

    Requirements

    The ideal Live Accounting Manager MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

    Other requirements for the Live Accounting Manager role include and are not limited to:

    • 7-8 years of accounting experience

    • CPA preferred

    • Experience with IFRS a strong plus

    • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting

    • Advanced Excel skills

    • MTECH and SAP a plus

     

    For more information on this Live Accounting Manager role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 302.985.5215 and reference JO#00800-0013345743.

     

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