Senior Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

About Gold's Gym

•Founded in 1987 by brothers Angel and Willy Banos in North Hollywood.

•Transformed the gym experience with an emphasis on customer service, cleanliness, and fitness results.

•Pioneered a welcoming atmosphere, challenging the intimidating gym stereotype.

•Innovative programming and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

•Community engagement, with ongoing plans for expansion throughout SoCal.

Mission:

To provide facilities, programs, and staff  that motivate, support, and lead every  member in their pursuit of a healthy,  productive, and enjoyable life.

Vision:

Gold's Gym SoCal aspires to operate the  finest health clubs in Southern California by  providing the cleanest, most motivating, and enjoyable facilities where every member,  guest, and employee are part of one family.

Position Overview:

The person in this role will coordinate the daily progress and activities of the accounting staff and be responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reports in a simplified and efficient manner. This person will also be focused on producing daily cash management reports and process intercompany banking transactions daily. They will assist the CFO in their role in compiling backup financial information and analytics for monthly financial presentation meetings with the leadership group.

• Meet with all members of the accounting staff on a regular basis to make sure all task are being completed on schedule, ensure a collaborative workflow and address open items or questions.
• Daily cash management reconciliation and reporting to the CFO and COO
• Create an updated accounting and reporting cycle calendar that is visible to the entire team, and shows dependencies, and task owners so that all major deadlines are met consistently.
• Act as a liaison with our CPA form for PBC reports, financial results and follow-up questions to assure timely delivery of annual Reviewed Statements to satisfy lender covenants and the annual tax returns.
• Provide accounting support for affiliated entities on an as-requested basis
• Work with the CFO in preparing annual budgets and upload them to the ERP (Sage Intacct). We are a nimble organization, and updated forecasts must also be uploaded in alignment with the CFO.
• Assure that security and segregation of duties are always in place.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and results.
• Provide technical support and advice within the company.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting processes.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Actively participate as a leader in ERP and other system upgrades or conversions.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Liaise with our CFO to improve financial procedures.

• At least 5 years of experience as a senior accountant or controller.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a supervisory role
• Exposure to multi-unit or multi entity organizations
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• Associate’s degree will be acceptable with proven related experience. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Sage Intacct (Our ERP) or Dynamics GP
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of custom report writing.

• In collaboration with the CFO, Director of Operations, and COO, the Sr. Accounting Manager will oversee the daily activity of the Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll staff.

• Thorough knowledge of advanced accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Highly preferred is experience with Sage Intacct. Practical knowledge in a similar cloud- based application is acceptable with a commitment to learning Intacct as quickly as practical.
• Strong familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• A desire to work in an engaging environment with big goals and a committed team.
• Must possess strong communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills.

• Demonstrates ability to understand customer is #1 both internally and externally.
• Ability to use sound business judgment and have strong analytical skills.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to be proactive and self-directed.
• Effective listening skills.
• Effective delegation and follow-up skills.
• Effective planning and organization skills.
• Demonstrate ability to create a positive environment.
• Demonstrate willingness and openness for self-development.
• Ability to identify and use resources to improve overall operations.

• Language skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and communicate the information effectively.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, use hands, fingers, handle, or feel, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described throughout this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gold's Gym is partnering on this search with GHJ Search and Staffing. Please direct all inquiries to Derrick Coleman, Partner and Practice Leader, at dcoleman@ghjadvisors.com. No other agency referrals please.