Accounting Manager

With nearly 80 years as an established, family-owned company, Raymour and Flanigan has grown into the largest furniture retailer in the Northeast with more than 140 locations in eight states, and we are continually expanding our territory.  This position requires a talented individual to lead accounting functions, associate development, and technical training as well as implement and support key strategic accounting projects. Involves development, preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial information. The ideal candidate is a leader experienced in accounting with strong organization and communication skills, passionate about change and delivers results with continuous process improvement. The role will directly be supported by the Real Estate Controller.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and support to a team of accounting professionals by setting clear direction, accountability, and goals. Guide the team’s development to maximize organizational impact.
• Manage month end close and consolidation process for over 100 real estate entities.
• Create and review annual budgets and monthly forecasts by entity
• Review fixed asset transactions and CIP for proper GAAP and tax treatment.
• Reviews / audits monthly general ledger account reconciliations, fluctuation analysis and other financial information.
• Work with property management and other teams on accounts payable issues.
• Review and report use tax for multiple states.
• Establishes, maintains, and implements written financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintenance of COA, GL entity set up, and financial statement design in MRI.
• Develop opportunities to automate and optimize processes that add value and quality to the organization.
• Responsible for coordination of year end close with accounting and other department teams as well as coordinating with external auditors and tax accountants.
• Treasury management
• As required by changing business needs, completes additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Adheres to privacy and confidential and proprietary company policies and procedures.

Education:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting prefered

Experience & Background:

Minimum of 8 years previous accounting experience required. CPA experience preferred.

Personal Characteristics:

• A thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax, and cash accounting.
• Understanding of Real Estate Development and Property Management
• Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting ideally with a real estate focus.
• Understanding of investment accounting.
• Understanding of state and local taxes – sales and use tax in particular.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and flexibility to change.
• Highly detail oriented with positive professional personality & appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team.
• Ability to maintain relationships with accounting staff and other departments..
• Maintain total regard for strict confidentiality.

Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke free work environment.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Raymour & Flanigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any associate or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital or familial status, genetic information or other basis protected by law.