Internal Finance Accounting Manager

Company: BerganKDV
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Internal Finance Accounting Manager, Minneapolis General Information Job Title: Internal Finance Accounting Manager Location: 3800 American Blvd W Suite 1000 Minneapolis, MN, 55431 United States Employee Type: Full Time Salaried Job Category: Audit , Accounting, Finance Finance, Accounting Contact information Name: Phone: 816-875-1432 Email: careers@bergankdv.com Description Do you consider yourself versatile in several aspects of the accounting and finance world? BerganKDV is seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Internal Finance Accounting Manager to join us serving our colleagues and leadership team supporting operations of our firm. Location for this role could be in either Waterloo, Omaha, or Bloomington offices.-- It is an exciting time to join BerganKDV!
We were recently named in IPA's Top 100, and Fastest Growing Firms in 2020, with 10 locations and over 450 professionals in the Midwest. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing organization whose primary goal is to serve our clients in all things professional; from Tax & Audit, Human Capital Management, to Wealth Management, Accounting Services, ERP and Tech Innovations--- We ace it all.
Think Boldly and want your ideas recognized? We don't shoot down ideas, we embrace them. We are growing and want to break from the herd mentality. BerganKDV Differentiators:

• Growth Potential
• Close-knit collaborative team
• Employee Referral Rewards SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position will also be managing the client invoicing activities for the firm. The Accounting Manager supervises staff and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will have contact with the Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and various leaders within in the organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
  • Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process
  • Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
  • Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements
  • Supports budget and forecasting activities
  • Determine accounting procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedites workflow
  • Review and approve commission payments
  • Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
  • Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
  • Oversee the preparation of government related reports to include census report, sales and use tax returns, and property tax returns
  • Oversee annual reporting by solution for external survey and marketing participation
  • Prepare and manage legal entity licensing
  • Work with Finance and IT team members in the development of a more efficient accounting system and to improve reporting capabilities
  • Active participation in creation of accounting procedure manual
  • Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
  • Acts as a liaison to Market and Solution leaders to analyze financial information and provide support for maintaining budgets
  • Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and other finance and firm Leadership regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
  • Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end
  • Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
  • Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
  • Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
  • Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each quarter and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff Requirements
    • BS in Accounting, CMA is preferred but required.
    • Demonstrated progressive related experience. Five to seven years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area. Experience working in a professional services firm is preferred
    • Proven experience in change management and creating accounting policies
    • Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting. Experience with Net Suite or other large, automated accounting system a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required
    • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
    • Experience with EOS (Traction) is a plus Summary Workplace of the Future! Firmwide initiative to create work environments and culture that reflects the evolving needs of our firm and our people, enabling great collaboration, productivity and cost efficiency.At BerganKDV, we are continually changing to evolve with our clients and team, supporting a High-Performance Culture by helping us work together more efficiently through improvements to our technology, workplaces and processes. Our flexibility, remote access, team approach includes new spaces throughout for our teams to work in brighter and more open spaces. BerganKDV is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family and your career.Our competitive compensation package offer is catered to reward you for your performance and recognition for the value you bring to our business.In addition, our total package includes medical and dental coverage, matching 401(k) plans, PTO, observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

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