Manager Accounting Financial Reporting

Hiring: Manager, Financial Reporting & Accounting

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Experience: 8+ Years

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Financial Reporting & Accounting to support our client's finance and accounting operations in East Hanover, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger accounting, financial controls, and management reporting, along with hands-on ERP experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Analyze Balance Sheet and P&L movements and prepare variance commentary.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and cost cross-charges.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate intercompany discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations for CFO and finance leadership.
• Execute financial controls, including financial statement tie-outs and accrual reviews.
• Support cash forecasting, management reporting, and intercompany billing.
• Coordinate audits, compliance documentation, and financial review processes.
• Maintain accounting procedures and support continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification.
• Manufacturing or fixed asset accounting experience.
• Experience with financial consolidation and reporting systems.