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GHJEssex, MarylandOn-siteFull-timeListed 1 day ago

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About this role

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.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead day-to-day accounting operations across AP, AR, and general ledger functions

- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis

- Monitor financial performance and KPIs and provide actionable insights to leadership

- Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures

- Coordinate annual audits and oversee tax compliance activities

- Manage reconciliations across multiple dealership locations and accounts

- Partner with senior management on strategic planning, investment analysis, and cost-saving initiatives

- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required

- 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience

- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls

- Experience in equipment dealerships, construction, or a related capital equipment industry preferred

- Experience with ERP or dealership management systems preferred

- Strong Excel, financial analysis, and reporting skills

- CPA or CMA preferred

- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-location environment

Why Join?

- High-visibility role with direct partnership to the CFO and senior leadership

- Opportunity to lead and develop a broad accounting team

- Exposure to a complex, multi-location business across equipment sales, service, parts, and rental operations

- Ability to drive process improvements and influence the organization's financial performance