AAA Club Alliance · 1 week ago
Manager, Accounting
Worthington, OH, 43085
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expAAA Club Alliance is hiring for an Accounting Manager to join our team! The role involves overseeing financial accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and providing leadership on technical accounting matters.
Consumer Services
Responsibilities
Oversee Club and subsidiary financial accounting operations, including preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements in a complex multi-entity environment
Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Principles and Practices (GAAP)
Responsible for the integrity of the general ledger and financial results reporting
Oversee preparation of annual audited financial statements and related financial statement footnotes and disclosures; supervise preparation of Pension and Retirement Plan financial statements and related regulatory filings; oversee development of cash flow reporting, including operating, investing, and financing activities
Serve as the primary technical accounting authority for the organization, providing leadership on the interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards, and emerging accounting guidance
Research, document, and implement accounting policies for complex or non-routine transactions, including preparation of technical accounting memoranda
Lead accounting assessments for new accounting standards, acquisitions, system changes, and business initiatives; advise Finance leadership on accounting implications of strategic decisions and transactions
Provide direct oversight of Investment Accounting, including joint ventures, partnerships, and equity method investments
Ensure accurate accounting for investment earnings, distributions, impairments, and related disclosures
Oversee accounting for investment-related cash flows and balance sheet activity
Provide direct oversight of Lease Accounting under ASC 842, including lease classification, measurement, modifications, remeasurements, and disclosure requirements; ensure ongoing compliance with lease accounting standards and internal policies
Lead analysis of monthly Club and subsidiary financial performance, key metrics, and variances; partner with business line leaders and senior management to interpret results, explain drivers of performance, and identify risks and opportunities
Maintain lead responsibility for the development of financial and accounting presentations for the Board’s Finance Committee and Board of Directors
Provide financial insight and technical accounting perspectives to executive leadership as part of enterprise decision-making
Act as the primary accounting liaison with external auditors on financial reporting and technical accounting matters; coordinate audit activities, respond to audit inquiries, and resolve audit findings
Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting within the Controllers organization
Serve as a subject matter expert on financial controls, risk mitigation, and safeguarding of company assets, including coordination with external partners
Maintain a dotted-line reporting relationship to the VP of Finance to support Finance Transformation initiatives
Evaluate and enhance Workday Financial Management and related systems to increase automation and reduce manual accounting processes
Partner with Directors of Accounting and Finance leadership to redesign accounting processes related to close, equity method accounting, allocations, reconciliations, and reporting
Support the implementation of standardized AI-enabled agents and tools at the transactional level to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
Lead, supervise, and develop accounting staff, ensuring appropriate technical skills, capacity, and succession planning
Recruit, coach, and mentor team members to build strong technical accounting and analytical capabilities
Promote effective collaboration across Finance, business line leaders and external vendors
Support integration and change management efforts related to Financial Operations and enterprise initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience; CPA required, or strongly preferred
Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience in a complex, automated financial systems environment, with demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting
Demonstrated experience with complex accounting areas such as investment accounting, equity method accounting, lease accounting, consolidations, and financial statement disclosures
Prior supervisory or managerial experience required
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, FASB guidance, and technical accounting research and application
Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting risk, and audit requirements
Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools, including advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and oversee team workload distribution
Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to senior management and non-finance stakeholders
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Preferred
Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
Experience with ERP systems such as Workday Financial Management strongly preferred
Benefits
Annual Bonus + Annual Merit Increase Eligibility
Hybrid schedule (3 days on-site weekly)
Comprehensive health benefits package
3+ weeks of paid time off accrued during your first year
401(K) plan with company match up to 7%
Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid time off to volunteer & company-sponsored volunteer events throughout the year
Other benefits include a free AAA Premier Membership, Health & Wellness Program, Health Concierge Service, Life Insurance and Short Term/Long Term Disability
Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave
Paid company holidays
Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year
Free AAA Membership
Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Company
AAA Club Alliance
For more than 100 years, we’ve been helping people get to where they’re going.
Founded in 1900Wilmington, Delaware, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Wiedemann
President & CEO
Cathy Ovchar
EVP and CFO
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