Accounting Manager

Company: Modus
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

REPORTS TO: Corporate ControllerABOUT MODUS: Established in 2005, Modus is an industry leader in wireless site development across the western United States from Portland to San Francisco to Austin. Our services include site acquisition, land use planning, architecture and engineering, construction, and environmental compliance.Want to work for a great company with competitive compensation and benefits? We hire smart, driven people and give them the team, tools, and opportunities to grow and innovate. Visit our website to learn more: http://modusllc.com/JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:The Accounting Manager is responsible for:Managing all aspects of accounting and financial operations, including the preparation of monthly financial statements. This is a hands-on management role that includes preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules. The position will report to the Corporate Controller and will manage the GL. Working as part of the team and independently, the Accounting Manager may have up to 3 direct reports.Specific Responsibilities:The following reflects the essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned based upon changing business conditions:-- Manage all financial operations, including but not limited to, general ledger accounting and reconciliations.-- Manage a timely and efficient month-end close process.-- Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate balances are reflected in the financial statements.-- Review the coding of vendor invoices for improved reporting and consistency.-- Review and analyze monthly financials for trend variances and research questions raised by management during the monthly financial reviews.-- Prepare accurate and timely internal monthly financial statements.-- Heavy participation in the annual financial audit.-- Perform daily cash management duties and maintain monthly cash forecasts.-- Ensure appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.-- Regularly interact with senior management to ensure business unit objectives are met.-- Prepare financial schedules for the management team to support decision-making.-- Provide financial information as needed for annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.-- Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:-- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.-- Five years of relevant progressive accounting experience, with at least two years in an operational accounting management role.-- Comprehensive knowledge of all accounting functions.-- Strong knowledge and experience with US GAAP accounting.-- Ability to effectively manage a multi-location organization and adapt to different cultures.-- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including vlookups, pivot tables, and complex forecast models).-- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.-- Excellent interpersonal skills.-- Ability to identify and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to improve resource optimization.-- Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.-- Ability to work regular hours, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, as well as beyond as needed.-- Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple duties and bring open issues to successful resolution.-- Ability to demonstrate problem solving and decision-making abilities.-- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Word and Outlook.-- Ability to maintain strict confidential standards.-- Ability to understand and interpret established policies, as well as make decisions in accordance with established policies.-- Excellent problem management and organizational skills.-- Must be detail oriented and thorough.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:-- Experience with NetSuite a plus.-- General understanding of the wireless or construction industry a plus.-- Experience using Microsoft Office tools a plus.CULTURE:-- We believe strongly in providing opportunities for growth for all our employees. Things change at lightning speed in our industry and it serves both employees and Modus to continuallyexpand our knowledge to be ready for these changes. We value not just good work, but smart work-the drive and curiosity to explore new ways of doing things and to look for opportunities that others may have missed.-- Modus was the first wireless services company in the US to become a Certified B Corporation--. B Corps--- meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability, and aspire to use the power of markets to solve social and environmental problems. Collectively, B Corps lead a growing global movement of people using business as a force for good.COMPENSATION:Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes performance bonuses, paid time off, company sponsored health insurance plan (medical/dental/vision), life & disability insurance, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

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