Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS is a telecommunications company seeking a Manager, Accounting to provide leadership for its Accounting team and contribute to high-level finance objectives and projects. The role oversees accounting operations, consolidations, financial reporting, acquisitions and divestitures, internal controls, SOX compliance, audits, and technical accounting research and implementation.
Responsibilities
- Managing team members, evaluating performance and providing feedback, and facilitating career development opportunities for direct reports
- Participate on cross functional teams, such as those responsible for the successful onboarding of acquisitions into Finance. Specific tasks related to acquisitions include but are not limited to accounting software and billing system conversions, financial statement due diligence, process documentation, ensuring SOX and internal controls environment, establishing accounting procedures, staff transition and training and ensuring proper integration with ledger and consolidated financial statements, design and implement project plans, evaluate resources, and coordinate resources across business units in order to effectively achieve project goals, and provide leadership and direction for overall project effort
- Responsible for the identification and implementation of improvements across applicable accounting functions(s) and processes
- Contribute to projects with varying levels of complexity; resolving a wide range of issues in efficient as well as practical ways
- Provide and effectively communicate financial information to management for use in effective management of the business
- Provide and effectively communicates financial information for internal and external audit
- Research and recommend appropriate accounting treatment for business activities and support applicable memo documentation
- Validate work product is accurate and appropriate, including journal entries, financial analysis, external and regulatory reports, etc
- Provide feedback, including sharing best practices with Accounting team members
- General/Business Unit Accounting
- Consolidation and SEC Reporting
- Technical Accounting
- Income Tax Accounting
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) or 4+ years professional work experience
- 8+ years' experience in the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- 2+ years management/supervisory experience and 4+ years of experience leading large projects/teams
- Significant experience with large process improvement and/or organizational efforts
- Occasional travel may be required
- CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA within the first six months of employment
- Demonstrated ability to form long-term relationships at all levels both within and outside the organization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate at all levels
- Demonstrated experience in translating strategy into action with solid planning, execution and change management
- Possesses a strong focus on continuous improvement
- Experience using MS Excel, MS Word, SAP, tax preparation and tax research software
- Technical proficiency of ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes preferred
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry preferred
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
- Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
- Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Commuter Program Benefit
- Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to: Education Assistance
- Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to: Paid Volunteer Time
- All associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.
- Some positions may also offer additional compensation, such as bonuses or equity awards.
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