Accounting Manager (Austin, US)

The Company and Opportunity

Municipal Parking Services, Inc. (MPS), headquartered in Austin, TX, is a private growth/expansion stage technology company. MPS’s patented technology solution is revolutionizing parking management by providing smart parking system solutions for municipalities, universities, and private parking lot operators across the US. Our hardware-enabled SaaS solution is yielding unprecedented information, increased revenue, and increased public safety and end-user satisfaction for our customers. MPS is seeking an Accounting Manager in the Hardware/Software/Technology space looking for their next challenge, and capable of preparing the company for the institutional capital markets and rapid growth and expansion across the globe.

You can learn more at: www.MPSPark.com

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Manager has a demonstrated track record of leading and assisting with the preparation and analysis of financial data to summarize, report and forecast the organization’s financial position. You’ll have proven expertise in leading accounting teams, collaborating across all levels of the organization, leading process and system changes, leading projects, and continuously improving processes.

In this role you will:

• Serve as the accounting lead to drive the day-to-day accounting functions including G/L, accruals, inventory, and reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee the AR, AP, Fixed Asset, and collections functions.
• Support the financial reporting, budgeting, and forecast processes.
• Ensure that proper general ledger supporting documentation with adequate explanation is created.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed and records are retained such that testing of compliance with Sarbanes Oxley controls is adequate and complete.
• Take a lead role in updating and improving accounting systems and processes.
• Assisting with interim and year-end financial audits.
• Assist with the organization’s compliance with federal, SALT and international tax and regulatory matters.
• Cross-training in full range of accounting functions and act as back up for those functions as necessary.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Master’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 8+ years relevant accounting experience required, preferably at publicly-traded companies.
• 4+ years Public Accounting experience preferred.
• Sage Intacct experience is required.

Training and Skills:

• Strong sense of ownership of outcomes and constantly seeking to improve.
• Learning on the fly - learns quickly/open to change.
• Organizational Agility - knows how to go through the proper channels to get things done. Comfortable working with teammates in other departments.
• Peer Relationship - cooperative, team player, trusted and supported by peers.
• Mentoring and Coaching experience - to a team with diverse levels of experience.
• Taking Initiative – pro-actively works to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Problem Solving – can work through complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Oral and Written Communications - effectively communicates with teammates at all levels.

What MPS can offer:

• Role is based in Austin, Texas and is primarily in-office.
• Significant growth potential with a sector leader.
• This position offers a base salary that will be based on your skills, qualifications, and experience and includes an equity package of stock options.
• Additionally, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• MPS provides employees comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement, wellness and much more!

 

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