Sr. Accounting Manager

We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing, publicly traded organization to identify a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing the corporate accounting close process, managing a team of accountants, and supporting a strong internal control environment within a public company.Key Responsibilities:Financial Close OwnershipOwn the monthly and quarterly corporate accounting close process, including close calendar management, task assignments, and timely completionReview journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and appropriate documentationOversee accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of accounts, including estimates, accruals, and significant judgmentsIdentify transactions, contracts, and balances requiring accounting evaluation and partner with stakeholders to ensure appropriate treatmentCollaborate closely with SEC Reporting to support external reporting requirements and eliminate downstream reworkDrive process improvements that reduce close cycle time while maintaining a strong control environmentInternal Controls & ComplianceExecute and oversee key internal controls over financial reporting, including reconciliation and analytical review controlsMaintain documentation supporting control execution, testing, and audit requirementsOwn and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating documentation for assigned areasPartner with Internal Audit and external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX compliance activitiesIdentify control gaps, recommend enhancements, and support remediation effortsSystems & Process ImprovementLead automation and standardization initiatives across accounting and close processesPartner with IT and Financial Systems teams on ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and system implementationsExpand the use of automation and AI-enabled tools to improve review processes, reconciliations, and documentation qualityDevelop scalable accounting processes to support continued organizational growthLeadership & Team DevelopmentManage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals while establishing clear accountability and performance expectationsProvide technical coaching and professional development opportunities across the accounting functionPromote a culture of ownership, collaboration, process discipline, and continuous improvement