Manager- Accounting

Talent500 is hiring for one of its clients.

About Smile Brands :

At Smile Brands, we value our team as our most important asset. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. Our commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and active community involvement ensures that we not only meet our goals but exceed them together.

Become a part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of

patients and in the communities we serve. At Smile Brands, your work matters, and

your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

About Accounting, Payroll, & Accounts Payable:

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Treasury work together to record the company's transactions completely and accurately with patients, employees and vendors. In addition, this function manages cash flow transactions and reconciliations. Our function will have resources in India that contribute to transactional accounting with vendors and employees as well as participate in reconciliation and resolution of reconciling items that will begin to come onboard in the fourth quarter of 2026. This group is dynamic and values creative minds that can achieve business objectives but also provide ideation and improvement where opportunity presents. We seek continuous improvement that fits into the company's larger business objections and platform imperatives.

Job Responsibilities:

Supervises Accounts Payable and Payroll Processes – Provides General Accounting Support:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop individual contributors in Accounts Payable and US Payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Oversee daily activities, including invoice processing, vendor management and payments, payroll processing, tax withholdings, and regulatory filings.
• Contribute to general ledger maintenance, month-end and year-end close processes, bank and account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Assist in implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls tailored to the global corporate center.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership teams on financial matters, budgeting, and business initiatives.
• Perform other general accounting assistance as needed supporting the parent company's financial analysis, reporting, and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP, tax laws, and internal standards; support audits as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in accounting workflows.

Qualifications:

• 8 to 12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 to 3 year in a managing team
• Demonstrated expertise in Accounts Payable, Payroll, and general accounting functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, accounting software and ERP/SAP/Oracle systems (experience with systems commonly used in multi-entity or healthcare/dental operations a plus).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and payroll/tax compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a startup-like environment for a new corporate function, with high attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven experience managing a team of minimum 5–7 members, including the ability to coach, develop, and drive team performance.
• Bachelor's degree with specialization in Accounting, Finance, or a related field