What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Manager position at H.W. Kaufman Group?
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accounting Manager to join our dynamic Accounting and Finance team. This role will be responsible for overseeing various domestic and international accounting matters, managing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, and maintaining strong internal controls. The Senior Accounting Manager will work closely with senior leadership to support decision-making, ensure compliance with accounting regulations, and drive the improvement of financial reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Manage and mentor a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
- Ensure the team adheres to deadlines, maintains high-quality work, and develops technical accounting skills.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Prepare detailed variance analysis of financial results, identifying key trends and issues.
- Coordinate the monthly close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete within established timelines.
- General Ledger Management:
- Supervise the general ledger (GL) function, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing entries.
- Financial Forecasting & Budgeting:
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with business leaders to align financial goals.
- Monitor budget performance and provide insights to leadership regarding financial trends and performance.
- Compliance & Internal Controls:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Design and implement internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets, ensuring proper segregation of duties and mitigating financial risks.
- Audit & Tax Support:
- Coordinate external audits, providing auditors with necessary documentation and resolving any audit findings.
- Assist in the preparation of tax filings, including federal, state, and local returns.
- Process Improvement & System Optimization:
- Lead efforts to streamline and improve accounting processes and workflows for increased efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with IT to implement solutions.
- Special Projects:
- Participate in special financial projects and initiatives as needed, including mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, and process reengineering.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent professional certification.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (a plus).
- Experience:
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Proven experience with financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and auditing.
- Previous experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
About Our Company
The H.W. Kaufman Group is a global, forward-thinking specialty insurance organization that includes 15 companies with more than 2,000 professionals at 60 offices across the U.S., Canada and UK. With an ever-broadening group of companies in our portfolio, there is simply not a more unique professional experience in the specialty insurance business than joining one of the H.W. Kaufman Group organizations.