Accounting Manager

Overall, Purpose of The Job:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for financial processes and the ongoing financial support/analysis necessary to support the business. They are responsible for Group and Statutory audits, process improvement, and automation. The role includes overseeing the work of 2-3 direct reports and supporting all MedAire regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end closing processes, including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Leads the year-end Group and Statutory audits as well as Group Internal Audits for all entities under scope, managing all walkthroughs for accounting and audits.
• Responsible for capital activities (journal entries, capital authorizations, fixed assets, etc.) and associated quarterly/annual roll forwards.
• Leads the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.
• Drives automation around all accounting processes.
• Assists the team in timely and complete monthly and quarterly reporting for Regional & Financial reporting as well as local management reporting requirements.
• Manages workload among different team members and drives optimization and automation of tasks and processes.
• Develops cross-training and backup solutions for all accounting tasks processing.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and associated desktop instructions.
• Acts as a mentor for other Finance team members, helping to up-skill the technical capabilities across the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

Financial Systems:

• Ensures that the Financial Applications accurately record the performance of the MedAire entities, creating templates and data transfers as needed.
• Acts as the technical go-to owner on some of the systems used.
• Assists with system upgrades, new implementations, and other ad-hoc projects as defined by the Controller.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously reviews work processes to ensure efficient workflow, maximizing staff efficiency and quality of information flow with other departments.
• Leads or implements new projects as necessary.
   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred, even if not with active status.

Required Work Experience:

• Five (5) plus years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting, financial analysis, and driving process improvements.
• Highly effective analytics, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/etc.) as well as with accounting and financial software (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, etc.).

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working in a multinational organization with oversight for accounting, tax, and audit across multiple legal entities and/or geographies.
• Knowledge/understanding/application of Accounting, Finance, and Internal Control principles/processes, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Advanced analysis of financial data and the ability to prepare financial reports and management reports (standard/ad hoc).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with U.S. and international associates.
• Ability to work in a team environment, including strong influencing skills and the ability to deliver results in a matrix reporting environment.
• Advanced Excel and problem-solving skills.

Required Competencies:

• Experience in leading and managing other team members, ideally teams larger than seven (7) across multiple functions (GL, AP, Billing, etc.).
• Experience in talent acquisition, retention, and upskilling.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Multi-tasker, ability to handle high-pressure deadlines in a driven environment.
• Self-starter.
• Change agent.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Required Languages:

• Fluent English.

Travel / Rotation Requirements:

• Minimal travel.