Accounting Manager

Emergent Method is seeking an experienced and dynamic Accounting Manager to play a key role in accounting, financial operations, reporting, optimizing cash flow, and compliance. This role will involve hands-on management of accounting processes, including general ledger management, month-end close, and financial reporting.
The ideal candidate has experience with full cycle accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing processes, and internal controls and compliance. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Baton Rouge, LA, with some opportunities for hybrid work.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements
• Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts, providing insights on variances
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting regulations (GAAP/GASB)
• Support in financial planning, cost analysis, and other strategic financial activities
• Collaborate with coworkers and project managers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders in a professional manner and with a focus on customer service
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and ensuring accurate and timely completion of all accounting functions
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance profitability and efficiency in accounting operations
• Manage fixed assets accounting and depreciation schedules
• Work with external CPA to prepare tax filings and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as required

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Three to eight years of accounting experience, with experience in general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GASB
• Experience with accounting/invoicing software
• Ability to understand, summarize, and present financial and other data to different stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience in leading and developing a finance team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to operate with incomplete information, figure things out, and make informed decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Emergent Method?
At Emergent Method, we have a culture you won’t find anywhere else. We offer a flexible and fun environment where each team member can create their own success by challenging themselves, learning new skills, and contributing toward exciting projects that impact the communities we serve. We trust our teammates, believe in their talents, and celebrate their successes. We’re just as serious about developing our team and fostering a supportive, encouraging environment as we are about doing quality work for our clients. Our team shares a vision of being singular, unequaled, and extraordinary. While being a part of the Method often means going outside of your comfort zone, thinking outside of the box, and being part of a collaborative and dynamic team, it will ultimately lead to unparalleled personal and professional growth. You’ll catch us hanging out on the weekends, having monthly happy hours, throwing great office parties and events (both virtual and in-person), and planning a variety of after-work get-togethers because we enjoy being around each other.
Whether in our Baton Rouge headquarters, or working remote throughout the U.S., we’re constantly communicating, chatting on Slack, and staying as connected as ever – no matter where we are. We are committed to our employees the same way they are committed to us, and we trust our team to get the job done, whether in the office or working from home.
In addition to the emphasis we place on culture, we offer the following benefits to our team:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Monthly technology and wellness stipends
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible work hours and working environments, including unlimited time off
• Top-of-the-line tools and technology equipment
• Frequent care packages and gift cards to spoil our employees
• Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other opportunities for professional growth and development

Background
Emergent Method is a nationally recognized management consulting firm focused on developing and implementing plans, programs, and initiatives that result in transformative impact. We are focused on strengthening the skills, capacity, and resources of our clients to support them in creating unique and valuable experiences for their stakeholders.
With an uncommonly high degree of ownership in the work we do, our team thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering solutions built to last, and driving transformational growth.
We work from the inside out — fully engaged with our client teams and invested in their success. Their most pressing challenges and opportunities become our own. Our flexible, adaptable approach allows us to work seamlessly as trusted advisers, embedded team members, or both, to support client needs, using every engagement as an opportunity to deliver powerful results, together.
Our expertise travels well to all markets and benefits all sectors, allowing us to work wherever there’s a good client fit. Our consultants have significant experience working across a wide range of industries and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We successfully work within the bounds of both large-scale projects that may span years as well as short-term, time-sensitive efforts.
Our integrated, interdisciplinary team of consultants brings an expansive range of skillsets and experience to power a broad scope of services and solutions. Whether you are looking to develop or implement a new strategy, brand, marketing or communication campaign, IT system, program, or a unique and innovative project, we stand ready to be your partner.
For more information, visit emergentmethod.com.
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.