Senior Corporate Accounting Manager

$40,000 - $100,000/Yr

Golden Lighting - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Tallahassee, FL

11-50 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Senior Corporate Accounting Manager at Golden Lighting will serve as a key financial steward for the organization, responsible for preparing and interpreting comprehensive financial reports, updating accounting processes, and developing reports to track the company's overall financial health. This role will ensure compliance with accounting regulations, manage financial risks, and conduct analytics to support informed decision-making. By leveraging their expertise in accounting, financial management, and analysis, the Senior Corporate Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in guiding the company's fiscal strategy, recommending courses of action for financial improvement, and supporting the organization's long-term growth objectives. This position requires a blend of technical accounting skills, analytical thinking, and leadership abilities to effectively manage financial operations and contribute to the company's success. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in public accounting but should also be interested in pivoting into corporate accounting. The company is open to candidates who are willing to learn some of the more entity-focused tasks while on the job. The Senior Corporate Accounting Manager will be expected to collaborate across different departments to meet business goals, enjoy digging into why certain accounting processes are being done, and find more effective methods of doing things. Strong integrity and an unwavering commitment to lawful accounting practices are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements, etc.)
• Analyze financial data and trends
• Interpret financial information for management
• Record and categorize financial transactions
• Reconcile accounts and balance sheets
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Liaise with third party CPA
• Develop and manage budgets
• Provide financial forecasts
• Assist with financial planning
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards (e.g., GAAP)
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Maintain internal controls
• Recommend financial actions and strategies
• Advise on cost reduction and profit improvement
• Provide input on financial decision-making
• Supervise accounting staff (e.g., A/P, A/R, payroll)
• Implement and maintain accounting systems and procedures
• Manage relationships with external financial partners
• Conduct risk analysis
• Identify and address financial discrepancies
• Implement risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional accounting or financial auditing experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field (preferred, may substitute work experience)
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license (preferred, but not required)
• Very strong MS Excel skills including XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Ability to work onsite in Tallahassee, FL

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Netsuite (preferred)