Manager-General Ledger

Who we are:BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue theexceptionalin all that we do but never at the expense of our denying our work is demanding both in volume and pace butwereup for the challenge. We love the balance ofhard workand fun soyoullsee us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued rewarded and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growthdevelopment and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are:You are looking for work that has a purpose. Youarentafraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move embrace challengesobservenuancesand applycreative thinking. You believe you have something unique tocontributeand youarentafraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement isultimately aboutimpactinga real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

Werebetter together:A bright driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BALItsa perfect combination! Wetruly wantto see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in peoples bea part of something special where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay a discretionary annual bonus and a supportive team-oriented culture we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical dentalvision disabilityand life insurance sick time unlimited vacation and 401(k) with companymatch.

OVERVIEW:

TheManager GeneralLedgermakes a positive impact on the firm and the finance organization bytimely andaccurately recording allfinancialtransactions transforming complex financial activity into clear accurate insights strengthening the integrity of our reporting and building smarter processes that help the entire organization operate with confidence and speed.

TheGeneral Ledger Managerreports to theDirector of Accountingand works closely withdepartment managersand internal stakeholders

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Motivate inspire and develop all team membersthrough regular structured feedback and planning.
• Support team members achievement of individual goals.
• Monitor and evaluate performance and productivity for individual team members as well as the overall team.
• Analyze leadership challengesidentifyissues and develop solutions.
• Adapt to changing circumstances activelycommunicatingand motivating the team through them.
• Actively communicate and distribute firm updates planning and goals.
• Develop refine and implement scalable processes and tools that improve the speed accuracy and consistency of accounting workflowsand reporting including automation or system enhancements whereappropriate.
• Design andimplementfirm wideaccountingpolicies and procedures.
• Evaluate anddetermineproper accounting treatment for complex or unusual transactions using relevant U.S. GAAP guidance company policy and the underlying business purpose to ensureaccurateand compliant reportingthat aligns with cross-functional inputs (FP&A operations tax etc.)
• Lead themonthly closeannual auditproperty taxandinsurancerenewalsprocessesand otherinitiativesasassigned.
• Collaborate with the other finance department staff to support overall department goals andobjectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BachelorsDegree in Business Accounting or Finance orrelevant study.
• Minimum of 7years ofprogressiveexperienceinGL accountingin a professional service or customer service environment.
• Highproficiencywith accounting and finance tools and concepts including ERP and reporting systems and MS Excel.
• Strong accounting knowledge with strong emphasis on internal controls and accounting fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree ofattention to detail.
• Demonstratedintellectual curiosityand ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to presentcomplex data in a clear concise manner.
• Great customer service attitude and approach.
• Excellentinterpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with operational teams and build effective working relationships both internallyandwith external service providers.
• Excellent planning organization and writing skills including an ability to present and persuade others based on analysis of issues
• Adept at inspiring influencing and motivating individuals and groups to achieve results.
• Results-oriented able to prioritize and achieve results through others.
• Demonstrated progressivetrack recordof success leading high performing teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work day
• Able to type and to grasp grip push and pull file drawers and doors
• Able to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departments
• Able to bend stoop kneel and/or stand to access files and documents
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and/or boxes

Note: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion gender gender identity or expression age disability alienage or citizenship status marital status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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Required Experience:

Manager