Accounting Manager

Kline & Company is a global market intelligence and advisory services firm with core competencies in the Energy, Chemicals, and Beauty sectors. Celebrating 65 years of service in 2024, Kline empowers clients to make informed decisions that drive business growth with an unparalleled depth of industry expertise, extensive research capabilities and data driven insights. www.Klinegroup.com

Kline is seeking a full-time Accounting Manager to join the Global Corporate Accounting team, in a hybrid role based out of our Parsippany, NJ office. In this specific role, you will be responsible for performing accounting transactions and processes to support daily operations and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies. You will play a critical role in Kline’s month-end financial close process and will be responsible for devising strategic plans to optimize our accounting processes to support scale as Kline’s business continues to grow globally.

We seek a dynamic and entrepreneurial Accounting Professional to grow with us. We are looking for an experienced hands-on Accounting Manager to handle general accounting operations by managing and verifying our financial transactions. Our environment is fast-paced and offers ample opportunity to grow and develop. This position requires an individual with a high level of initiative who will frequently exercise discretion and independent judgment.

We need a professional with proven skills in implementing GAAP and end-to-end transactional accounting.

The person hired will report to the company’s CFO, supporting the finance team in meeting organization-wide objectives and interacting with the Company’s Partners in helping to support their day-to-day accounting functions. You will enjoy a broad range of responsibilities and get to know the business and operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

● Manage the monthly close process and drive material efficiencies in the closing process

● Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.

● Responsible for general ledger maintenance, monthly close, reconciliations, variance analysis and cash forecasts.

● Communicate regularly with the senior management team in regularly scheduled meeting settings about financial performance, business opportunities and challenges

● Assist with consolidated annual audit as needed.

● Maintain and improve business systems, processes, and controls, understanding the key financial drivers of the business to manage to those numbers with intensity.

● Post and process journal entries, record, and document financial transactions, and identify and resolve any financial data discrepancies.

● Assist with cross-functional areas of the business as needed.

● Be a utility player, supporting Partners with their accounting operations as needed

Education & Skills:

Required

● BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business (CPA preferred)

● Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting setting with at least 3 years in a privately held company, including “hands-on” work within the accounting functions.

● Knowledge of and proficiency in using Accounting and CRM Systems.

● Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

● Creative strategic thinker, who can apply out of the box thinking to problem-solving and big picture concepts.

● Must be a self-starter, and able to work independently and be a Team Player to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

● Superior oral and written communication skills

● Highly Organized with attention to detail

● Strategic thinker who isn’t afraid to be a working manager

● Strict Confidentiality and Professional Maturity