Accounting Manager

 JOB SUMMARY 

The primary purpose of the Accounting Manager role is to deliver insightful, proactive, and value-added financial and accounting support to Artisan Design Group.  The Manager will lead a team responsible for the daily and monthly financial accounting activities for ADG Corporate and must ensure the accurate and efficient completion of these tasks, as well as serve as a primary connection point for accounting teams at subsidiary businesses.  To accomplish this, the Manager must have solid knowledge of US GAAP as well as strong analytical skills. The Manager should demonstrate strong leadership skills, possess the ability to influence and interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, be able to work effectively within a complex organization, and must be able to lead and develop teams both on-site and remotely.

To be effective in this role, the candidate should be able to work across a variety of functions to resolve issues and provide solutions, with a focus on maintaining accuracy and transparency in financial accounting and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Executes financial responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with US GAAP.

• Oversees the reporting, analysis, monthly activities, and reconciliations that support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles.

• Effectively executes responsibilities by applying up-to-date accounting and business expertise by leveraging an understanding of company policies, data, controls, and resources.

• Serves as subject matter expert and primary accounting support for field accounting teams at business units

• Provides the necessary training, work product review, and development opportunities for the team to build accounting skillset and knowledge and to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.

• Leads effort in identifying process improvement opportunities, developing plans to execute on those opportunities, creates actionable and measurable solutions, gains buy in from business and accounting, and holds respective teams accountable for executing on identified opportunities.

• Demonstrates self-leadership; builds relationships with key individuals necessary for collaboration; ability to negotiate and influence effectively for the organization, even without authority, with internal and external stakeholders at various leadership levels

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws.  Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Team of 2 Employees

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field; or Master’s degree in Accounting 

• 5 years of accounting experience in corporate or public accounting

• Active CPA license

• Advanced MS Office skills (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience leading people directly

• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems

• Hybrid role based in Mooresville, NC; role may include travel on a monthly basis 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public company experience

• Audit background a plus

• Experience using ERP systems

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General working conditions

• Mix of Office environment and/or remote work

• Likely to have to meet tight deadlines

OUR BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid Holidays and Time Off

• 401(k) Plan with company matching

ADG is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need any assistance at any point in the application or hiring process due to a disability and you need an accommodation, please email accommodations@adgus.net. Please do not use this email address for any other questions. Only inquiries regarding accommodation will be addressed.