Accounting Manager

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA®) produces aquacultured saltwater fish, invertebrates, and live aquarium foods for the marine aquarium hobby. The ORA hatchery complex is located at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Campus in Ft. Pierce, Florida. ORA is the largest marine ornamental hatchery in North America and we are constantly developing new techniques to bring the finest captive bred specimens to environmentally conscientious aquarists throughout the world. Aquacultured marine life is the only alternative to wild caught fish and invertebrates for aquariums.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records. Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• KPI and Metrics: Analyze and monitor key performance indicators and metrics to track financial and operational performance.
• Accounting Procedures: Perform accounting functions, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, vendor set up, fixed asset set up, sales tax filings, and general ledger activities.
• Compliance: Maintain all licenses and permits for the operation.  Manage insurance (workers compensation, property, liability, and auto).
• Collaboration with External Partners: Work with outside accounting firm on tax filings and other financial matters to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Human Resources Oversight: Manage the HR function, including policy development, compliance, and support for recruitment and employee engagement initiatives.  Administer employee benefits including health insurance. 
• Payroll Management: Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing including maintaining the time system.
• Operational Oversight: Manage and maintain financial controls and procedures and improve efficiency.
• Collaboration: Partner with team leads to support strategic decision-making and drive growth in key areas.
• Cost Accounting: Track and analyze product and department costs providing insights to drive profitability and efficiency.  Analyze gross margin by channel and by product to identify trends and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in financial management.
• Experience with manufacturing or service industries is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks IES/On-line preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate across multiple departments both verbally and written.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.   

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.