Accounting Manager

We are working with a growing professional services organization that is looking to add an experienced Accounting Manager / Senior to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations and support process improvements as the business scales.

This role will oversee core accounting functions and work closely with shared services (payroll, AP, AR, and reporting) to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical accounting expertise, and a hands‑on approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, and trial balance activities
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Recommend, implement, and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance and safeguard assets
• Review and analyze financial results, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance and efficiency
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff, providing guidance and coaching

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA or CPA Candidate with experience in public accounting or a comparable private‑sector environment
• Strong foundation in full‑cycle accounting and month‑end close activities
• Experience working with stakeholders/clients and managing competing priorities
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage or similar) and strong Excel skills
• Comfortable learning and adopting new systems and technology platforms
• Proven people‑management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑finance partners
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to change

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Staffing Area: Permanent Finance and Accounting