Thomas Edwards Group · 13 hours ago
Senior Manager, Operational Accounting
Thomas Edwards Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Operational Accounting on a contract basis for the next 9-12 months. This role is essential to maintaining continuity, accuracy, and timely delivery across a complex accounting landscape while supporting the evolution and modernization of accounting processes.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Oversee a team of accounting professionals and ensure the execution of daily financial operations, including cash management, accounts receivable, rent, prepaids, fixed assets, inventory, etc
Review and reconcile accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and transactions across all our entities as well as ensuring intercompany transactions are properly recorded timely and / or eliminated in consolidation
Work jointly with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure our books are closed accurately and timely while placing an emphasis on maintaining and developing world class internal controls
Ensure the timely and accurate recording of transactions necessary to achieve daily closeout goals
Identify opportunities for automation in high-volume transaction processes to improve operational efficiency
Collaborate with other departments, such as IT, to identify and implement technology platforms that promote automation
Monitor budget performance and provide analysis on variances, offering strategic recommendations for improvement
Cultivate a data-driven culture within the operational accounting function, leveraging analytics to gain insights into transaction trends, anomalies, etc
Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making
Lead initiatives for continuous process improvement in operational accounting, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and share your findings with the broader team in a proactive fashion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
At least 8 years of experience in accounting leadership role, with an emphasis on operational accounting
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and compliance standards
Preferred
Master's degree or CPA designation is a plus
Company
Thomas Edwards Group
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