Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Newark, NJ
Full Time
Experienced
Munich Airport NJ LLC is an US-based subsidiary of the German Airport Operator Munich Airport. Munich Airport NJ LLC is responsible for the maintenance and concession management at the existing Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and will be responsible for the operations, maintenance and concession management of the recently opened New Terminal A at EWR!  We are looking for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)!

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing critical accounting functions including month-end closing, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet reconciliation. The successful candidate will play a key role during our transition to NetSuite and bring expertise from previous CPA firm experience. Given the lean structure of the finance team, the role also carries secondary involvement in budgeting and forecasting.

This is a hybrid role, with expectations that the employee will be onsite for a minimum of three days per week with the possibility of up to two days working remotely as agreed with their manager.  The position will report to the Director of Finance and sit within the office space of Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal A.
Qualifications
Required
  • CPA License (current, in good standing)
  • 4–8 years of experience in public accounting or CPA firm environment and if also in private companies is a bonus.
  • Industry experience in one or more of the following:
    • Service industry
    • Rental/leasing operations
    • Retail
  • Hands-on experience with a mid-market ERP; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SAP Business By Design (current system), or the ability to become productive in it quickly during the migration period
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • Proven experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
Desired
  • Prior experience with accounting systems implementations or ERP migrations
  • Overseeing AR and AP reconciliations and dunning.
  • IFRS experience or exposure to intercompany transactions
  • Familiarity with consolidation principles (if applicable to role)
  • Experience managing multiple GL accounts or cost centers.
  • Experience building or maintaining an integrated financial model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for budgeting and forecasting purposes.
Core Responsibilities
Month-End & Period-End Close
  • Execute and oversee month-end close process.
  • Prepare and review all period-end adjusting journal entries.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts to support schedules.
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy of close deliverables.
Financial Statements & Reporting
  • Prepare and review draft financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Perform analytical review and variance analysis month-over-month.
  • Identify and document material or unusual transactions.
  • Support external audit inquiries and audit workpaper preparation.
Account Reconciliation
  • Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Investigate and resolve reconciling items.
  • Coordinate with operational teams to resolve timing differences.
  • Document reconciliation methodology and control points.
Cash Flow Management
  • Monitor and forecast cash position.
  • Track payables and receivables aging.
  • Support working capital analysis.
  • Coordinate with treasury on payment schedules.
Budgeting & Forecasting (Secondary)
  • Support the annual budget and periodic reforecast process.
  • Help maintain the integrated financial model linking P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
  • Assist with budget-versus-actual reporting and variance commentary.
Systems & Process
  • Maintain proficiency in SAP Business By Design for day-to-day transactions and reporting through cutover.
  • Participate actively in NetSuite migration project (testing, training, cutover)
  • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
  • Support month-end close process optimization.
Other Duties
  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis as requested.
  • Support compliance and tax activities.
  • Maintain the internal control system (ICS) matrix, including control documentation, testing evidence, and remediation follow-up.
  • Contribute to the further development of finance processes and the underlying control framework.
  • Assist other team members with accounting matters as needed.
Knowledge & Competencies
  • Technical Accounting: Month-end close, consolidation principles, GAAP application, internal controls, and process documentation
  • Systems: NetSuite (preferred), SAP Business By Design (current system), Excel (advanced)
  • Soft Skills: Attention to detail, communication, time management, ability to prioritize.
  • Problem-Solving: Analytical and investigative skills; comfort with ambiguity
  • Collaboration: Cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder communication
Application Notes
Candidates should be comfortable with the pace and demands of a growing finance function and prepared to contribute to a successful ERP migration. This role offers opportunity for growth and expanded responsibility as the organization scales.
Please submit:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter (optional but encouraged)
  • CPA license number and state(s) of licensure
The base salary for this role is between $100,000 and $120,000 per year.  The exact salary offered will depend on the candidate's experience and skills.  There is also a discretionary bonus as part of the overall compensation program.

Base salary is only part of our total rewards package.  Employees are eligible for them and eligible dependents to enroll in medical, dental, vision and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) benefits as of DAY 1.  Employees are also eligible for our 401(k) plan, which includes a company match, after six months of service.  The employer also provides life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with NJ and federal law. Our robust time-off policy includes paid time off and 12 paid holidays. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

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