Ferrilli Looking for Accounting Manager at Haddonfield, NJ Full Time

At Ferrilli, we are committed to driving positive change in higher education through the revolutionary power of technology. Our mission is to foster student success by maximizing the potential of technology on campuses. With a comprehensive and holistic approach, we provide unwavering support in IT services and IT consulting, optimizing existing technology infrastructure, and implementing cutting-edge solutions to help our clients achieve their goals.

Position Summary

As the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations within the company. This includes producing accurate financial reports, maintaining robust accounting records, implementing effective controls and budgets to minimize risks, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and enhancing the precision of financial reporting.

Essential Functions

• Strategize, direct, and coordinate all accounting functions to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage the aggregation and consolidation of financial data essential for precise accounting of overall business performance.
• Coordinate the preparation of both internal and external financial statements.
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate audit activities.
• Provide essential financial insights to aid management decision-making processes.
• Lead the budgeting process to align with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate current accounting procedures, propose enhancements, and implement new processes as necessary.
• Assess and optimize accounting and internal control systems.
• Ensure the effectiveness of accounting software and associated databases.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate business performance.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance activities.
• Provide leadership and direction to the office administrative assistant.
• Ensure timely payment of accounts payable and prompt collection of accounts receivable.
• Process payroll accurately and within designated timelines.
• Conduct periodic bank reconciliations and ensure timely debt payments.
• Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts.
• Organize and maintain an efficient accounting filing system.
• Establish and uphold controls over all accounting transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in accounting or controller roles within small to mid-size businesses.
• Experience in higher education is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced features such as pivot tables.
• Strong skills in accounting software applications.
• Experience with reconciling accounts, applying GAAP principles, preparing accrued expense reports, and executing month-end close procedures.
• Additional certifications such as CPA or CMA are highly valued but not required.