Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth, development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.
Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenges, observe nuances and apply creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.
We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!
In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team-oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.
OVERVIEW:
The Manager, General Ledger makes a positive impact on the firm and the finance organization by timely and accurately recording all financial transactions, transforming complex financial activity into clear, accurate insights, strengthening the integrity of our reporting, and building smarter processes that help the entire organization operate with confidence and speed.
The General Ledger Manager reports to the Director of Accounting and works closely with department managers and internal stakeholders
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Motivate, inspire, and develop all team members through regular structured feedback and planning.
- Support team members’ achievement of individual goals.
- Monitor and evaluate performance and productivity for individual team members, as well as the overall team.
- Analyze leadership challenges, identify issues, and develop solutions.
- Adapt to changing circumstances, actively communicating and motivating the team through them.
- Actively communicate and distribute firm updates, planning, and goals.
- Develop, refine, and implement scalable processes and tools that improve the speed, accuracy, and consistency of accounting workflows and reporting, including automation or system enhancements where appropriate.
- Design and implement firm wide accounting policies and procedures.
- Evaluate and determine proper accounting treatment for complex or unusual transactions, using relevant U.S. GAAP guidance, company policy, and the underlying business purpose to ensure accurate and compliant reporting that aligns with cross-functional inputs (FP&A, operations, tax, etc.)
- Lead the monthly close, annual audit, property tax and insurance renewals processes, and other initiatives as assigned.
- Collaborate with the other finance department staff to support overall department goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance or relevant study.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in GL accounting in a professional service or customer service environment.
- High proficiency with accounting and finance tools and concepts, including ERP and reporting systems, and MS Excel.
- Strong accounting knowledge with strong emphasis on internal controls and accounting fundamentals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex data in a clear, concise manner.
- Great customer service attitude and approach.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with operational teams and build effective working relationships both internally and with external service providers.
- Excellent planning, organization and writing skills, including an ability to present and persuade others based on analysis of issues
- Adept at inspiring, influencing, and motivating individuals and groups to achieve results.
- Results-oriented, able to prioritize, and achieve results through others.
- Demonstrated, progressive track record of success leading high performing teams.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work day
- Able to type and to grasp, grip, push and pull file drawers and doors
- Able to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departments
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel and/or stand to access files and documents
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and/or boxes
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com.
