Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager (hybrid)

Location: US-GA-Atlanta (Sandy Springs)

FLSA: Exempt

Job Overview:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for performing highly specialized accounting work required to maintain the Company's general ledger. Working under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manger will direct and coordinate the daily activities of the accounting staff to accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of the Company. The candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter with supervisory, review, and proofing experience. The candidate will also assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to be distributed to internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes to established deadlines and client service expectations.
• Provide analytical support to members of the finance organization in conjunction with the preparation of monthly financial statements
• Direct, coordinate, and review the work performed by accounting staff and other departments in compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and ad-hoc analysis prepared for client partners.
• Serve as primary liaison for all internal/external audit requests
• Work with the Director of Operational Accounting to ensure coordination between operating accounting team and general ledger accountants, and add business insight to operational
• improvement initiatives.
• Drive process improvements by identifying and developing more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Supervise, hire, train, provide feedback, coach and develop team members. Foster personnel development to ensure cross-training, continuity planning, and growth opportunities for team members.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• CPA designation
• 4-6 years of related accounting experience
• 3-5 years of personnel management experience
• Experience with General Ledger systems (e.g. Great Plains, SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, familiarity with SQL, and effective at using both to analyze data
• Familiarity with Blackline or other similar close management tools
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of US GAAP
• Excellent communication, organization, time management and prioritization skills necessary to be effective in a fast-pace work environment
• Prior experience with insurance and reinsurance accounting preferred
• Prior public accounting or internal auditing experience preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Community Service Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Personal Development
• And More!

About Safe-Guard Products International:

Safe-Guard Products International is the leading provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance space to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/powersports industries. We are a proud partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents across the United States and Canada. In nearly thirty years, we have grown to power a client roster of over 50 leading protection brands and protect over 16 million consumers under Safe-Guard contracts. Our success is driven by over 700 employees, who serve over 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada.

Safe-Guard continues to experience dynamic growth and has earned a stellar reputation from our clients, dealers, and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service.

Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.