Accounting Manager

Overview:
**ST Engineering iDirect** is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. Our business provides innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges, and expands a shared commitment to shaping the future of how the world connects. With your talent and energy paired with our vision and technical leadership, the most fulfilling work of your career is waiting for you at ST Engineering iDirect the sky is truly the limit

The **Accounting Manager** is responsible for all areas relating to and leading up to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounting Manager supervises two staff accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position is hands-on addressing tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, monthly financial close and financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget, forecast and tax compliance activities. The Accounting Manager will report to the Director Accounting Belgium.

**Responsibilities**:

- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure which requires a strong understanding of the existing policies and procedures, legal structure, the ERP system and related subledger functionality and procedures. Until that is achieved, the individual will not be successful in the management role
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close at the legal entity and consolidated level under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This requires all balance sheet account reconciliations are completed during the month end close process
- Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information including participation on the development of new reports and analyses as needed
- Assist the Assistant Controller and/or Treasurer in the daily banking requirements which includes cash receipts posting, daily bank reconciliations and reporting, etc
- Supports budget and forecasting activities
- Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
- Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine activities to be performed
- Responds to inquiries from the Finance organization, Assistant Controller and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
- Work with the Accounting leadership to ensure a clean and timely year end audit, internal audit review, statutory audits, etc.
- Assist with preparation of the corporate income tax returns, Sales/Use tax returns, GST, VAT and other local taxes as deemed appropriate
- Supervise the general ledger group to ensure that all transactions (fixed assets, cash management, general ledger, etc.) are timely and properly recorded to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Assist in the maintenance, development and implementation of new and more efficient procedures and system features to enhance the workflow of the department while maintaining a high level of accuracy and integrity
- Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
- Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
- Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year which are aligned to the group and Company goals and objectives. Monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
- Other duties may be assigned based on experience, skill set and business needs

Qualifications:
**Education and/or Experience**:

- BA/BS in accounting
- 10+ years of experience working within the general ledger area and at least (5 years of prior supervisory experience). The experience must show growth within the accounting functional area thru various roles.
- Experience working in a fast pace/high growth environment where they have shown an ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a given time.
**Functional/Technical Skills**:

- Required:

- Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle process including purchasing, accounts payable, order management, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger
Experience with a large automated accounting /Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including a good underst