Manager, Accounting

AMB Family Office provides investment management services to the Blank Family as well as services to The Blank Family of Businesses.  The family of businesses portfolio includes Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, West Creek Ranch, TGL's Atlanta Drive team and Mountain Sky Guest Ranch.  While diverse in nature with unique operations and customers, these businesses are run based on a common set of Core Values, which focus on developing customer relationships, treating associates with respect, and supporting communities. 

Position Summary

AMBFO’s Finance team is looking for a resourceful and independent Manager who will report to the Vice President.  This full-time position is responsible for managing a small staff and traditional accounting and finance duties including financial statement preparation/review, cash forecasting, treasury, budgeting, insurance, and long-range planning.  This role will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management.  The ideal candidate will be an over-communicator, ask great questions, always be willing to learn, and wants to continuously improve/be challenged.  

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts in compliance with GAAP; including intercompany processing and balancing;
• Review analysis of financial statements, commentary on significant variances, and key performance indicators;
• Review consolidated financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Statements of Cash Flows;
• Weekly and Annual cash management/forecasting;
• Assist the Vice President with the insurance needs of the organization;
• Partner with Finance and operational staff to identify and solve business problems, support, and help lead strategic growth initiatives, and improve operating results;
• Manage the creation of the annual budget;
• Calculate annual shared services allocation and collaborate with other Blank Family of Businesses companies about the shared services allocation.
• Manage all aspects of the general ledger, including bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, fixed assets records, etc.
• Manage team, and continued development of the assigned finance and accounting personnel;
• Ad-hoc internal reporting and financial analysis;
• Assist the Vice President in researching accounting treatment for complex transactions.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; 5-7 years’ accounting experience showing progressive assignments and responsibilities; including 2-3 years previous management experience;
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word, with Windows-based accounting system knowledge;
• Solid understanding of GAAP; demonstrated aptitude for GL systems, sub-systems, and interfaces; demonstrated ability to deliver GL system and reporting process improvements; thrives in a small team environment with moderate-to-low supervision; high regard for confidentiality; strong analytical skills; positive attitude; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent time management and organizational skills; high level of attention to detail; and flexibility to work extended hours.

Preferred Skills

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

• Demonstrate ability to be a value-added business partner with senior executives.
• Proven record of leading high-performance teams.
• Demonstrated success in building, motivating, and leading teams.
• Strong personnel management, communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Able to concurrently perform multiple assignments and manage projects on strict deadlines.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Strong ability to work well in a collaborative, team environment.
• Strong skills in building relationships across departments with a customer service-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis, finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including GAAP.
• Ability to use judgment and professional skills in determining appropriate procedures for the preparation of accounting records.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting business intelligence software applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.