Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a veterinary hospital organization whose Finance organization supports financial reliability, accuracy, and business growth. The GL Accounting Manager will oversee general ledger activities, lead the monthly close process, develop accounting staff, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support accounting systems and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of accountants, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and opportunities for professional growth
- Own and oversee key components of the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analyses for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Serve as the first level of escalation for accounting questions and issues, reducing the need for management intervention
- Partner with FP&A, Operations, AP, Treasury, Procurement, Legal, and other business functions to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes
- Support accounting system initiatives, including Oracle ERP enhancements, integrations, system changes, and process transformations
- Identify trends, unusual activity, and hard-to-detect errors within complex accounts and determine appropriate corrective action
- Take ownership of assigned accounting areas and follow issues through to resolution without requiring ongoing management follow-up
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, technical accounting research, special projects, and other initiatives as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or managing accounting professionals
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close, accrual accounting, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, indirect functions, and PivotTables
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to independently assess accounting issues, determine root causes, and recommend solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly and concisely
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional designation
- Experience managing accounting teams in a complex, multi-entity environment
- Experience supporting both private and public accounting environments
- Experience with Oracle Fusion or another large-scale ERP system
- Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Plan: 15%
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