Accounting Manager

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!