Accounting Manager - Temporary Employment (3 Months)
THE FUTURE OF CANNABIS IS GLOBAL. COME JOIN US.
We are Privateer Holdings, a private equity firm shaping the future of the legal cannabis industry. We are building a portfolio of global brands that will lead, legitimize, and define the future of cannabis — and we need bold, revolutionary leaders to join us.
A career at Privateer Holdings combines the excitement of a start-up, the social purpose of a non-profit, and the international opportunities of a major corporation. Our current team is three hundred-strong with employees in five countries and five U.S. states. If you have what it takes, you’ll be joining a global network of innovative, passionate individuals on a revolutionary mission to change the world for the better.
At Privateer, you’ll have the freedom to flex your intellect and creativity. You’ll apply your skills, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to a wide variety of projects on an international scale. You’ll need to move fast and think on your feet, but you’ll never be bored. This is a new frontier — exciting, fast-paced and deeply rewarding for those who welcome a challenge.
Office perks are excellent. You’ll feel appreciated and welcome as part of our team. This is your chance to make a meaningful contribution to a rapidly developing industry. Are you ready to dive in?
What You Will Be Doing:
We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, and motivated Accounting Manager who will be responsible for performing month-end duties and managing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities. This includes participating in month-end processes, maintaining and reconciling ledgers, payables balances, and accounting irregularities. The Staff Accountant will also ensure the timely and accurate processing of payment documents such as purchase orders, travel reimbursements, stipends, and any other accounting transactions related to accounts payable.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial statements and projections. Responsible for month end close procedures and reporting.
- Identify and research budget variances on monthly financial statements. Reports the findings to management.
- Develops financial models to support the underlying business activity.
- Responsible for monthly cyclical activities to support the month end close such as journal entries, reconciliations, property and sales tax returns. Prepares and inputs journal entries.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Compare financial statements to the other subsidiaries for consistent treatment of accounting transactions.
- Manage the year-end audits and the preparation of annual financial statements.
- Maintain and update general ledger accounts in appropriate financial systems.
- Partner with team members to drive overall business improvements.
- Promotes and facilitates continuous improvement activities throughout the sales subsidiaries.
- Directs the development and maintenance of adequate internal accounting controls.
- Confers with other Managers to coordinate activities of individual departments.
- Ad hoc research and analysis as needed
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
- Experience handling multi company reconciliations
- Must have a minimum of 5 years direct experience.
- Knowledge and Experience with current US GAAP standards required
- Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records with an effective attention to detail and a high degree of precision Strong knowledge of payment regulations and fair credit practices and experience in gathering data, compiling the proper information, and preparing financial reports
- Ability to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations and basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls
- Advanced proficiency with ERP accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications with a proven ability to effectively use Microsoft productivity suite
- Strong work ethic along with a high level of moral judgement for handling confidential information and monetary transactions Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with strong diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in order to manage challenging accounts
- Excellent teamwork and team building skills with the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with departments across the organization, key business partners, and government agencies
Please no phone calls/No recruiting agencies
The job description is representative of typical duties and responsibilities for the position and it is not all inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the company to fluctuate with business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer. Background check will be conducted after conditional offer of employment is extended.