Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and deliver accurate reporting that supports informed business decisions for a client in the Manchester, New Hampshire area. This Accounting Manager role will guide daily accounting activities, strengthen internal controls, and ensure records are maintained in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory expectations. The Accounting Manager will also partner with leadership to provide financial insight, improve processes, and be a hands on Accounting Manager. This is a great role for a Sr. Accountant with some supervisory skills to take a next step up to Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, cash management, tax-related activities, and the general ledger.

• Manage the monthly close process and prepare timely financial statements for leadership review and decision support.

• Produce required quarterly and annual financial and regulatory reports with a high level of accuracy and completeness.

• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and account activity to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and related bank accounts.

• Monitor daily balance sheet activity, cash position reporting, fixed asset records, and other key financial controls.

• Serve as the primary accounting contact during external audits, coordinating documentation and responses with internal teams and auditors.

• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies and procedures that align with current regulations and consistent operational practices.

• Lead, coach, and evaluate accounting staff while promoting accountability, cross-training, and continuous improvement across the department.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and perform financial analyses or special projects requested by management.

• Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations within a financial services, banking, or credit union environment.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger oversight, and preparation of financial statements.
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, journal entry review, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Knowledge of external audit support, internal controls, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare or contribute to regulatory and management reporting with strong attention to detail.
• Proven leadership skills with experience supervising staff, managing performance, and developing team capability.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly.