Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations while providing leadership to a growing accounting team.
This position offers a blend of hands-on accounting responsibilities and people leadership, making it ideal for a professional who enjoys developing talent while ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial information.
Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, process improvement, internal controls, and the ongoing development of accounting best practices across a multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to accounting team members.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
- Establish clear priorities, monitor workloads, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Review staff work, provide constructive feedback, and support ongoing skill development.
- Help team members expand their responsibilities and advance their technical capabilities.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Lead the monthly close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation.
- Analyze variances and investigate accounting issues to ensure financial integrity.
- Ensure balance sheet accounts are appropriately reconciled and supported.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
- Support year-end activities, including external audit requirements.
Accounting Operations
- Oversee core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to improve financial data accuracy and resolve reporting discrepancies.
- Support project costing, departmental reporting, and other management reporting requirements.
- Assist in the development and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting efficiency.
- Participate in financial system enhancements, upgrades, and implementation initiatives.
- Support the design and maintenance of effective internal controls and risk management practices.
- Contribute to initiatives that improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting credential.
- Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Experience managing month-end and year-end close activities.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Solid understanding of accounting standards, internal controls, and financial governance practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
If this sounds like you, please apply today!
