Accounting Manager - COGS

EyeCare Partners is currently seeking an Accounting Manager to be a trusted member of the EyeCare Partners accounting and finance team. This position is part of the Gross Profit Accounting team within Finance, which includes subject matter experts over revenue and cost of goods sold recognition and works closely with our Revenue Cycle Management and Operations Leadership. The COGS team is responsible for recording Cost of Goods Sold, and Inventory for all lines of business. This individual will oversee timely preparation of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and provide critical analysis of our Cost of Goods Sold and Inventory balances and variances

This position requires someone who has the desire and ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and lead the implementation of changes that improve productivity and scalability. The Accounting Manager will work to define processes, identify best practices and drive process improvement and consistency throughout the team. This includes the facilitation of cross departmental communication by collaborating with other departments to facilitate the completion of projects and tasks. This position reports to the Accounting Director, Gross Profit and includes supervision of 3+ staff and senior accountants.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff and senior accountants’ day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Manage month-end close process, including; 
• Review, analyze, and approve journal entries.
• Review general ledger account reconciliations.
• Perform periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) variance and fluctuations analysis, with explanations of main drivers.
• Ensure general ledger is consistent with company policies / generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure processes and internal controls are adhered to
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to seamlessly integrate acquired businesses and provide management and operations with necessary financial information.
• Assist with annual external audit.
• Work on special projects on an as needed basis.

The successful candidate will also exhibit the following attributes or skills:

• Expertise in cost accounting and both periodic and perpetual inventory systems
• Experience in healthcare, retail and manufacturing industries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
• CPA preferred; Public accounting experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting processes, procedures, and controls, including ability to perform and review general ledger account analyses and reconciliations.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including: 
• Supervising multiple employees and managing multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of healthcare, retail, and/ or manufacturing industries
• Familiarity with multi-site and multi-state operations
• Working in high-growth, M&A environment.
• Experience using ERP, Microsoft AX experience a plus; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Use of SAP S4/HANA a plus
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work with cross functional teams, utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills to meet necessary deadlines.
• Excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to complete a task or project, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.