Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Orlando, FL
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
A. Duda & Sons, Inc. has an opening for a salaried paid Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting at the corporate office in Oviedo, FL. In this position, you will support financial accounting activities by providing GAAP accounting expertise and leadership to the corporate accounting team and managing consolidated accounting activities for A. Duda & Sons, Inc. and its affiliated entities. Includes month end close activities, internal and external financial reporting requirements, fiscal yearend close and audit activities, bank compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and benefit plan accounting.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Provide strong leadership and direction to the Corporate and Land accounting teams, fostering an environment of respect, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Coordinate the month end financial close process. Includes working with direct reports and the entire Duda accounting team to accomplish timely and accurate monthly financial closes, review of the Land Holdings and Corporate Division financials, journal entries, payroll system journals and interfaces, and expense allocations. Responsible for Corporate overhead allocations.
  • Review internal and external reporting. Includes monthly review of the business unit cash flow entries and statements, consolidated P&L Flash Report, notes and mortgages schedule. In addition, review quarterly bank compliance reports, and assist in the preparation of the annual report and other monthly and year-end publications.
  • Provide a leadership role in fiscal year-end closing tasks and activities. Coordinate audit requests with outside auditors and the accounting team, detailed review of the Land Holdings and Corporate Division year-end financial package, high level review of the real estate group year-end packages. Relied on for audit and GAAP accounting expertise and research on new transactions or circumstances. Participate in all external auditor meetings and discussions. Perform fluctuation analysis reviews for Duda businesses.
  • Review assigned budgeting and forecasting models prepared by the Corporate Accountants. Includes review of centrally controlled budget allocations, Land Holdings and Corporate Divisions' budget and planning summaries, and year-end forecasts related to the Land Holdings and Corporate Divisions. Responsible for coordinating and presenting the Corporate budget and plan to the executive team for approval.
  • Manage other assigned Corporate related responsibilities including shareholder loan accounts, review of abandoned property reports, insurance, lease accounting compliance, and ensuring land transactions are following GAAP accounting. Requires contact with Duda shareholders, insurance agents, software vendors, and accountants across the organization.
  • Manage benefit plan accounting for the Duda plans including a defined benefit pension plan, prescription drug plan, SERP, Supplemental Savings Plan, and defined contribution 401K plan. Includes working with actuaries and monitoring changes to plans and accounting guidance to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Accounting is required
  • 10 or more years of public or private Tax or GAAP Accounting experience
  • At least 5 years of management experience 
    • This position will have 3 direct reports - 2 Senior Accountants, 1 Accountant, and 1 Administrative employee
  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency in both Excel and Word Microsoft programs
  • Advanced GAAP accounting knowledge, audit experience, and research skills
About Us: A. Duda & Sons, Inc. is a privately owned company, ranked #4 on Orlando Business Journal's Top 100 Privately Held Companies list in Central Florida. Starting out as a humble celery farm in 1926, DUDA’s business operations today include Duda Farm Fresh Foods, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of celery and other quality fresh and fresh-cut vegetables and citrus; The Viera Company, a highly regarded community developer with fully-integrated real estate operations including Viera Builders, a residential home builder; as well as Duda Ranches, manager of DUDA’s agricultural operations including sod, sugarcane, citrus and cattle.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Visit our website at www.duda.com for more information.

Application Details:
  • No relocation assistance available.
  • Duda is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become a part of our dynamic team at A. Duda & Sons, Inc.!
 
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