Our client, the headquarters of 32 privately held educational facilities, is searching for an Accounting Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage ASC 842, Lease Accounting within Visual Lease


• Manage completion of month-end accounting close processes


• Evaluate and review credit card activity to ensure adherence to policies, proper approvals, etc.


• Coordinate the timely preparation and distribution of financial reports, critically review these reports to ensure accuracy and reliability and define all variances


• Take initiative to research and implement new accounting topics as the Company encounters new subject matters


• Work with COO, CEO, CFO, District Managers and School Directors on timely completion of annual budgets


• Monitor all report data on an ongoing basis


• Monitor budget vs. actual and covenant compliance at the school level and investigate/communicate any material variances

Cash Management

• Cash planning and forecasting at the school and corporate level


• Monitor debt covenants in place and forecast compliance


• Participate and manage the annual audit of financial statements and preparation of income tax returns


• Review state and federal tax matters that could impact the company

Financial Management

•  Monitor all financial covenants and forecast projected compliance


• Continually work with management team members to assess controls, and gain efficiencies and improvements 


•  Work with directors and assistant directors as needed to support their roles

Expansion Initiatives

• Work closely with the SVP of Development to track and submit invoices and payment support for reimbursement on a monthly basis as well as create pro forma modeling for new school analysis

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service to all members, financial partners, landlords and staff


• Listen to, follow through, and resolve concerns promptly


• Promote and project a positive company image; be friendly, energetic and enthusiastic with all outside contacts and staff

Leadership Skills

• Accept and create positive change; view change as an opportunity


• Exercise good judgment, make good decisions and take initiative to identify, prevent and resolve problems


• Seek feedback, accept constructive criticism, listen and respond appropriately


• Maintain unwavering commitment to honesty, integrity, and reliability; follow through on commitments and assume responsibility for own mistakes

General Duties

• Develop industry expertise outside the accounting and financial areas through the attendance of internal and external meetings (i.e., seminars, schools visits, etc...)


• Assist with all other special tasks and projects as directed by management.

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred


• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience


• Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting


• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong PC skills


• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.