Senior Manager of Accounting

Rockwater Associates is a growing tech-powered professional services company specializing in providing integrated services in the areas of Tax, Accounting, Human Resources, and Technology services. We are an agile, high performing team with deep cross-domain industry experience that share a passion for delivering integrated solutions that empower business owners to scale and grow their business. Rockwater’s mission is to combine the power of great people with great technology to achieve amazing results for our clients.

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Manager of Accounting to join our growing team! This role will be a key leader in creating and executing a strategy to ensure the delivery of world-class accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage and provide strategic oversight of budget and profit and loss statements for the accounting department
• Manage and create a capacity plan to ensure all client deliverables are met, contributing to strategic and operational planning in client management
• Ensure all billable and non-billable time is coded appropriately, managing to an 80% + utilization rate for the accounting team and an individual 50% + utilization rate
• Lead a team to deliver agreed upon accounting services to multiple clients, ensuring clients’ needs are met and that accounts continuously grow
• Maintain quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries, and reports
• Support in the creation of client proposals and project schedules
• Manage and lead the month-end close process on behalf of clients to ensure accuracy and time schedules are met
• Prepare and review accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and oversee the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and subsidiary ledgers
• Identify reporting and process improvements to better utilize existing systems, or implement new technology (as needed/required)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client needs
• Manage a team to prepare corporate tax returns; conduct US corporate tax engagements involving advice on tax planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and compliance issues
• Leverage technology for improved customer efficiency and to drive customer experience
• Supervise, coach and mentor all levels of staff

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• A valid CPA is required
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with 5+ years of public company/public accounting manager experience
• Experience in an advisory or consulting environment is preferred; must be comfortable managing billable and non-billable hours expectations
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of SAGE and QuickBooks
• Strong financial analysis skills and thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
• Highly analytical and extreme attention to detail required
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization; both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology and ability to learn new software platforms
• Strong business acumen

Compensation and Benefits
• Fully remote with less than 10% travel
• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flextime scheduling
• Strong opportunity for professional development and advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance/Life
• 401(k) & employer matching

Rockwater Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rockwater Associates complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to our employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please contact us at 720-477-1632 to discuss your needs.

Rockwater Associates conducts background checks as part of our hiring process. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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