Accounting Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounting Manager. This is a Hybrid role in Northern New Jersey. Summary: A growing renewable energy and infrastructure company is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join its expanding finance team. This highly visible role will partner closely with senior leadership and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, consolidations, and multi-entity accounting in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Manager will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities
• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff and outsourced accounting resources
• Perform consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Prepare lender, investor, and shareholder reporting packages
• Research and document technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP
• Manage fixed assets, construction-in-progress (CIP), depreciation, and capital project accounting
• As an Accounting Manager, you will support annual audits, compliance requirements, and internal control activities
• Partner with finance, operations, project management, and executive leadership teams
• Drive accounting process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes
• Experience supervising staff and reviewing the work of others
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, and multi-entity accounting
• Exposure to construction accounting, fixed assets, and project-based accounting environments
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar platforms
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with senior leadership