Accounting Manager

2 days ago


Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States Optima Full time
Accounting Manager Job Description

Optima is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Accounting Manager to join our finance team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, providing leadership in cash flow management, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the corporate accounting department, ensuring all corporate financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
  • Monitor, compile, and analyze detailed cash flow reports, compiling historical cash flows and forecasting future cash requirements to ensure optimal liquidity for the organization's operations.
  • Oversee income tax preparations for multiple entities, ensuring timely filing, compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and advise on tax strategies and implications of business decisions.
  • Review and analyze accounting data to produce accurate financial reports, which are essential for strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles to ensure that all financial activities align with legal standards and company policies.
  • Monitor systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting department, if necessary.
  • Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy, providing guidance and leadership to the accounting team.
  • Maintain treasury management relationships and administer banking activity, including account maintenance and ensuring compliance with banking requirements.
Requirements:
  • Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
  • Bring approximately 5-7 years of robust experience in accounting management, with a preference for candidates with a background in real estate.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage and complete projects and priorities within agreed-upon deadlines.
  • Consistently produce high-quality, accurate deliverables.
  • Show proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft products.
  • Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work both autonomously and within a team framework.
  • Have strong written and oral communication skills.
What Will Set You Apart:
  • A proven track record in leading accounting operations within a dynamic real estate environment, demonstrating a strategic impact on business growth and financial health.
  • A history of innovation in financial processes and systems, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and cash flow management.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate complex accounting information to non-financial stakeholders, facilitating informed business decisions.
  • Leadership experience in mentoring and developing accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.


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