Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager reports to the Finance Director of Corporate Accounting and is responsible for leading the Company's day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. This hands-on leadership role oversees the monthly close process and core accounting functions, including payroll, operating expenses, capital expenditures, fixed assets, cash, and bank account reconciliations.

The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Finance Director with the preparation of consolidated financial statements and internal/external financial reporting by delivering timely, accurate financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is equally comfortable managing a team and performing hands on accounting work focused on driving efficient and effective accounting operations.

 Essential Responsibilities

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and compliance with accounting policies.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances as needed. Proactively implement analytical reviews to quickly identify, understand and assess necessary adjustments during close.
  
  

Financial Reporting Support

• Support the Finance Director in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly management reporting.
• Support efficient and effective reporting, journal entries and analysis required to consolidate financials, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
• Support annual financial statement audits and coordinate audit requests. Support preparation of schedules for financial statement disclosures.
  
  

Payroll Oversight

• Oversee payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled each pay period.
• Partner with Human Resources and payroll providers to ensure timely and compliant payroll processing.
• Operating Expenses, Capital Expenditures & Fixed Assets
• Oversee accounting for operating expenses and capital expenditures.
• Ensure proper capitalization of assets in accordance with Company policy.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, and asset disposals.
• Review capital project accounting and related reconciliations.
  
  

Cash & Bank Accounting

• Oversee all bank account reconciliations and cash accounting activities.
• Ensure timely recording of cash transactions and resolution of reconciling items.
• Drive implementation of tools or process improvements to enhance reconciliation and transaction recording processes
• Support treasury activities by maintaining accurate cash records and strong internal controls.
  
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Establish priorities and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
  
  

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automate manual activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience. Including experience in financial close and general ledger accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, operational accounting and financial reporting.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Experience supporting consolidated financial reporting in a high growth, multi-entity organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Preferred: Experience supporting system implementations and accounting process improvements.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Hands-on leadership
• Strong operational accounting knowledge
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions
• Continuous improvement mindset
  
  

A Successful Accounting Manager Will

• Deliver an accurate and efficient month-end close.
• Maintain high-quality accounting records and reconciliations.
• Provide reliable financial information that enables the Finance Director to prepare consolidated financial statements and executive reporting.
• Develop a high-performing accounting team while strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes.