Accounting Manager

Location: Miami
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Shared Services Accounting Manager Job Description The School Accounting and Controls leader will oversee our regional accounting function and will serve as a key leader of the US Shared Services Finance team whose purpose it is to: • Perform Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General ledger transactions from a Centre of Excellence • Business Partner to Deliver Operating Plan & Long-Term Financial Commitments • Drive Culture Ensuring Robust Internal Controls & Accuracy of Financial Results • Provide Reliable Forecasting, Predictability, Insights & Analytics • Promote Strong Cross Functional Collaboration • Improve Financial Systems & Processes Job Responsibilities • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes. • Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate classification of accounts. • Reconcile complex accounts and resolve discrepancies efficiently. • Collaborate with auditors to support external audit processes. • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and notes to the accounts. • Review journal entries and ensure proper documentation and approval. • Work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data. • Support budgeting and forecasting activities. Manages and provides leadership and mentorship to a team of accounting professionals • Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance. • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the financial services department. • Identify training and development needs and provide opportunities for professional growth. Responsible for Monthly & Quarterly Close Process • Responsibility for preparation and filing of all centrally managed statutory accounts. • Responsibility of managing team reviewing monthly and quarterly journal entries for all 11 US schools. • Responsibility for review and integrity of business unit (school) statutory accounts. • Responsibility for the accounting of any holding or dormant companies • Leading on Opening Balance sheet work with new acquisitions. • Analysis of month end balance sheet identifying reasons for movements and variances to budget/forecast. Responsible for Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable teams • Responsibilities for managing the team recording accounts receivable journal entries for 11 schools. • Responsibilities for the team managing the accounts payable process, making payments to suppliers and journal entries for 11 schools. • Streamlining the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, to create more efficiencies. • Reporting on Service Level Agreements to schools. Lead Internal & External Audits • Responsibility for preparation of the Company Annual and Interim Reports US GAAP and IFRS including full interaction with external audit teams. • Drives Compliance with NAE Accounting Policy | DOA • GAAP & IFRS Compliance • Ensuring compliance of accounting policies and procedures within business units. Liaison with Schools on Controls Framework and serves as the primary Group Accounting Contact • Leading compliance of new schools accounting with group accounting policies. • Work with Group FC to align and enhance and standardise financial reports • Ensure all reporting deliverables are sent on time and in the correct format for both month end, actual and quarterly reporting. Required Skills/Abilities The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in a high-pressured financial environment and will be strong in 3 key areas: 1. they will be technically excellent 2. they will possess the gravitas to drive change and thrive in a high-pressure environment, 3. have relevant experience leading a shared service accounting function dealing with multi-jurisdictional and Spanish speaking businesses. Role Requirements include: • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management, with progressively increasing responsibilities. • Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial analysis techniques. • IFRS and US GAAP • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Highly analytical • Advance Excel skills • Ability to “think out of the box” and create from scratch • Experience in collaborating with stakeholders at all levels throughout an organisation • Experience in the for-profit education sector is a plus. • Spanish language proficiency • Regional accountants based in Miami, focusing on month-end closure and delegation of tasks. • Experience with auditors, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and automated entries. • Familiarity with AP/AR and financial data management for 15 entities across the Americas, particularly in LATAM. • Specializing in large-scale balance sheet reconciliations and managing challenges like medical and payroll reconciliation. • Long-term goal of achieving successful audits and enhancing financial growth. Key Qualifications: • Leadership: Demonstrated 3 years of leadership experience. • Accounting Expertise: Strong understanding of GAAP & IFRS compliance, with proficiency in accruals, AR/AP, and balance sheet reconciliation. • Industry Knowledge: Preferably in education, hospitality, or multi-entity environments. • Technical Skills: Experience with ERP systems like Business Central, MS Dynamics, and OneStream. Integration experience is valued. Preferred Credentials: • CPA Certification • Experience with LATAM Operations

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