Position: Manager, Corporate Accounting Job Description: The Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for executing general accounting processes for several critical areas for the business including transforming the processes for journal entry preparation and/or approval, account reconciliation preparation and/or approval, month-end close procedures, and consolidations across multiple divisions, departments, and cost centers. This person reports to the Chief Accounting Officer, CAO, and coordinates their activities with the daily activities of the accounting team to improve the accuracy and speed in which we record financial transactions generated by business activities. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with a proactive and analytical mindset. The Manager, Corporate Accounting (Projects) supports accounting leadership by assisting in any and all needs of the department. The Manager works closely with Partners in the organization in analysis and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls. The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. Core Responsibilities & Duties: + Lead accounting integration efforts with the help of the CAO and others + Develop and implement internal controls over financial reporting + Provide oversight and leadership, including functional advice and training, to staff and senior team members + Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close functions, including but not limited to, journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis + Use financial and accounting experience and acumen to analyze and interpret data to make any recommendations on possible courses of action as appropriate + Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded with sufficient documentation to support the business purpose of the transactions + Review and enhance the monthly balance sheet account reconciliations on an ad-hoc basis and assist staff in researching differences + Drive standardization across financial processes of the company and/or divisions + Coordinate with department management to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures; recommend improvements to policies as appropriate + Provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support both internal and external reporting + Support corporate financial reporting as required + Ensure change directives are implemented at the shared services center + Understand and execute internal controls related to accountabilities; proactively seek opportunities to strengthen internal controls + Support external and internal audit requirements + Partner with Operations, Finance, Corporate, and/or Sales Finance groups to ensure that the business accounting needs are being met + Support regional management with financial analysis as required + Ensure agreed upon Service Level Agreements are met + Other duties as assigned Qualifications: + BA / BS degree in accounting or finance + Professional accountancy certification (or working toward certification) such as CPA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA is preferred + 5+ years of experience in an accounting function + Demonstrated leadership skills + Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills + U.S. GAAP technical accounting background + Experience with SOX compliance is preferred + Experience in a shared services or logistics environment is preferred Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. About Us Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base. Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry. 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