Accounting Manager - CPA!

A growing and innovative organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and help scale processes in a dynamic environment.Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will serve as a key contributor across financial reporting, compliance, operational accounting, process optimization, and strategic initiatives.What You'll Be DoingLead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules while maintaining strong accounting standards and controls.Partner with finance and business stakeholders to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.Evaluate existing procedures and identify opportunities for automation, workflow enhancements, and operational improvements.Support audit activities and coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual financial statement audits and other compliance requirements.Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal control frameworks, risk mitigation practices, and documentation standards.Monitor cash activity and contribute to forecasting, treasury management, and financial planning initiatives.Collaborate with leadership on special projects, business initiatives, reporting enhancements, and strategic decision-making.Act as a resource and mentor across the accounting function while helping establish best practices and consistency throughout the team.