HKG Duty Free - Miami, Florida.
The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, proven experience supervising accounting staff, and mandatory experience within Duty Free retail operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting business decision-making.
- Supervise, mentor, and manage accounting staff, ensuring workload alignment, accuracy, and professional development
- Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash management
- Lead and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and management reports
- Perform and review complex balance sheet and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements applicable to Duty Free retail operations
- Manage accounting processes specific to Duty Free stores, including inventory accounting, customs-related reporting, and cross-border transactions
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies; prepare audit schedules and documentation
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with leadership
- Review, enhance, and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and ensure timely issue resolution
- Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, procurement, store management) to support financial accuracy and reporting
- Ensure accurate fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capitalization policies
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Mandatory experience working with Duty Free retail stores
- Proven experience performing and reviewing account reconciliations and leading month-end close
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience with retail inventory accounting and multi-location operations
- Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
- CPA certification (active or in progress)
- Experience with multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments
- Experience with international transactions, customs regulations, or cross-border operations
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
