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    Accounting Manager - Portland, United States - Competitive Edge Recruiting

    Competitive Edge Recruiting
    Competitive Edge Recruiting Portland, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job Description

    The Portland metro area is going through some exciting growth changes and hiring an Accounting Manager to coach & mentor their accounting team. This organization is dynamic and has a great reputation, stability and growth potential.

    This position is Hybrid, you must be a local candidate to be considered.


    Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide coaching, feedback, and mentorship to the team of Staff and Senior Accountants
    • Oversee all key accounting functions in the Americas region – Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, General Ledger Accounting, Commissions, Payroll, and Tax, and provide leadership and support to the team in these areas.
    • Support the Global Company Strategy, Americas Expansion Plan, and the Business Support Ambitions through effective goal setting, adaptation to change, alignment with the key stakeholders, and continuous process improvement on the Accounting Team.
    • Lead the accounting team to produce accurate, complete, and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end General Ledger closes of the US, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil entities ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and local laws and regulations.
    • Prepare a monthly fluctuations analysis report for the Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts with an investigation and explanation of significant balance variances.
    • Review General Ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, and reports prepared by the team to support the consolidated financial statements. Build out new reconciliations and implement new processes as the company grows and accounting increases in complexity.
    • Partner with the Global Controlling, Sales, and IT teams to design and implement an effective revenue recognition process in the Americas region.
    • Liaise with the third-party service providers in Brazil, Mexico, and Canada to ensure proper accounting processes and controls are implemented and the local accounting and tax standards are appropriately understood and reflected in the entities' reporting.
    • In collaboration with the Global Controlling Team, design, document, and implement new accounting policies and processes.
    • Maintain the accounting systems in the region (Microsoft Dynamics, Concur, SharePoint, Bank of America, Incent, American Express @Work, etc.) and be the go-to for team's questions on their use and functions.
    • Manage special projects for the Controlling Team, including KPI development, process documentation, department goal setting, and team-building activities.
    • Manage the annual audit by providing timely requested materials and support to the external auditors.
    • Maintain close working relationship with the Global Controlling Team at the headquarters in Denmark.
    • Other tasks and projects as needed.


    Competencies:

    • Minimum five years of experience in full-cycle accounting working with a global company
    • Minimum three years of management experience with a focus on employee development
    • Deep understanding of GAAP, familiarity with IFRS preferred.
    • Active CPA license
    • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, complex calculations, and attention to formatting)
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work cross-culturally.
    • Business partnering and customer service orientation.
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision, effectively manage up, and lead a team.
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Power Platform preferred.
    • Ability to perform under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and pivot among various tasks and priorities.
    • Self-driven and interested in making an impact in a growing organization.
    • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and revel of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.

    Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.

    CER is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. CER is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

    Company DescriptionEffective Approach to Recruitment

    Competitive Edge Recruiting is a Women-Owned & Emerging Small Business #6688.

    We created Competitive Edge Recruiting because we believe in a different way of recruiting. We are a boutique firm that performs like a nationwide firm, it reflects in how we impact the people and businesses we work with. We LISTEN to our clients as to what they really need.

    We are highly effective in our approach, which makes us stand out from most executive search firms. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with companies that value strong ethics, integrity, and a firm that listens. This provides solid opportunities for the talented individuals you are seeking and a seamless experience. We realize the importance of cost savings and time management, which we offer both in our recruitment process.

    Company Description

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    Competitive Edge Recruiting is a Women-Owned & Emerging Small Business #6688. \r
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    We created Competitive Edge Recruiting because we believe in a different way of recruiting. We are a boutique firm that performs like a nationwide firm, it reflects in how we impact the people and businesses we work with. We LISTEN to our clients as to what they really need.\r
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    We are highly effective in our approach, which makes us stand out from most executive search firms. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with companies that value strong ethics, integrity, and a firm that listens. This provides solid opportunities for the talented individuals you are seeking and a seamless experience. We realize the importance of cost savings and time management, which we offer both in our recruitment process.

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