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Accounting Manager

Full-time

Brilliant®

Our client is a large, nationally recognized professional membership organization supporting more than 1.5 million members across the U.S. The organization operates across multiple entities, including both not-for-profit and for-profit subsidiaries.

As the finance function continues to evolve, the organization is bringing key accounting responsibilities back in-house and is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to help strengthen financial reporting, controls, processes, and systems.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager will join a seven-person accounting and finance team and oversee accounting activities across multiple entities.

This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong technical accounting foundation , ideally combining public accounting and corporate accounting experience .

Key areas of responsibility include financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger oversight, reconciliations, audit coordination, internal controls, team leadership, and support of the organization's NetSuite implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
  • Coordinate external audits and serve as a key contact for auditors.
  • Support accounting for investment activities, including private equity and venture debt.
  • Help transition accounting processes back in-house.
  • Play a leadership role in the ongoing NetSuite implementation.
  • Develop and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and workflows.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
  • Partner with FP&A and other departments on financial analysis and special projects.

Qualifications

  • Active CPA license required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
  • Experience with month-end close and external audits.
  • Supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Public accounting + corporate/private industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Big Four, national, or large regional public accounting experience is a plus.
  • Multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
  • NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
  • ERP implementation experience is a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
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