Senior Manager, Accounting

Title: Senior Manager, Accounting Department: Finance & Accounting

Bargaining Unit: NBU Grade: N/A

Position Type: Exempt Hours per Week: 40

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Accounting is a skilled professional, responsible for complex accounting functions for the rapidly growing, national enterprise. Beyond management of the accounting team, the Senior Manager, Accounting participates in the development and maintenance of a system of internal controls and accounting systems to help the organization mitigate risk, safeguard assets, enhance accuracy of company reported financial results, and comply with accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

"Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role."

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manages and oversees the daily operations of the Accounting Department including:

• Month and year-end close processing
• Reviews journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations prepared by accounting team.
• Develops and trains the Accounting and Corporate Accounts Receivable teams.
• Performs monthly revenue review and accrual analysis.
• Assists in the coordination of the company's Annual Audit of Financial Statements.
• Assists with and reviews SG&A and Capital Expenditure variance analysis.
• Formally documents processes and procedures to strengthen and maintain internal controls.
• Takes initiative to implement improvements and efficiencies on a continuous basis.
• Assigns projects and directs staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Manages cash cycle, billing, cash application, and bank reconciliations.
• Monitors and analyzes financial accounting data and create AD HOC reports.
• Integration of accounting processes and billing cycle as part of M&A strategy.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field
• 10+ years of accounting experience
• 5 years of progressive management experience in a complex accounting unit
• In-depth understanding of GAAP principles and standards
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office (including excel), accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate substantial amounts of data.
• Proficiency in best practices related to corporate accounting and possesses a quantifiable record of success in high-accountability, fast-paced organizations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possesses the knowledge, skills, and ability to manage a complex department, within the boundaries of the company's mission, vision, and core values.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively coach, develop, and manage a successful team.
• Hands-on leadership style and ability to work collaboratively with the team to achieve well-respected standards and goals.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Private Equity experience a plus
• Workday Financial Management experience desired
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize activities and manage competing demands.
• Capacity to think strategically.
• Demonstrates integrity in the workplace.
• Initiative-taking, self-starting personality, and hands on
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  
  

Disability Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at recruiting@zenith-american.com, and we would be happy to assist you.

Zenith American Solutions

Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Accounting with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day.

Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 40 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in 2011. By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before

We realize the importance a comprehensive benefits program to our employees and their families. As part of our total compensation package, we offer an array of benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, a retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), great opportunities for growth, and much, much more!

Internals To Apply

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in applying for the above position, please submit an application. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the Internal Posting Deadline listed above in order to be considered prior

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