Accounting Manager
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager works closely with the Senior Vice President and Controller in the everyday management of the accounting department, its staff, and its interaction with all departments throughout the Corporation. The Accounting Manager demonstrates the ability to think proactively as the department implements new and complex financial transactions, software, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
Area of Talent: Accounting
Position Type: Full Time/Exempt
Salary Range: $110,000-$125,000
Location: NYC/Financial District
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, track and evaluate the day-to-day activities of the Accounting division
- Provide guidance and analytical support to accounting staff on recording new types of financial transactions
- Review and analyze financial transactions for accurate accounting including mortgage, bond, and investment transactions
- Read and interpret mortgage and bond documents to set up complex financial transactions in the general ledger as well as to be able to discuss the documents with other departments
- Provide guidance and support to staff in the preparation of the Corporation’s operating budget and five-year capital plan
- Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation
- Analyze quarterly and year-end financial statements and assists in the preparation of a written summary of financial activities for those financial statements
- Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility
- Assist in managing the fiscal year-end financial statement audit process; communicate and work with the external auditors and coordinate requests with accounting staff during the audit
- Serve as a coordinator between the accounting division and other departments on financial, technical, and other corporate matters
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Accounting with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the accounting field
- Proficiency in accounting principles; knowledge of GASB a plus
- Experience in managing a large staff for a minimum of 5 years
- Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point) required, Oracle Financials and Business Intelligent Query Tool a plus
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Submitted resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter. Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@nychdc.com or fax to (212) 227-6816.
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