Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support the month-end and year-end close processes. This individual will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial records, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple accounting functions while partnering with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations: Oversee daily accounting activities, including general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial record maintenance. Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Month-End & Year-End Close: Manage the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting. General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger, review account balances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely payments, accurate billing, and proper transaction processing. Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance with GAAP and company requirements. Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors and provide documentation, schedules, and financial information as needed. Budgeting & Analysis: Partner with Finance and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and other financial planning activities as needed. Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff while overseeing workload distribution, performance, and professional development. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance systems and procedures. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Operations, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and support business decisions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing or supervising accounting staff. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close processes. Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and supporting schedules. Familiarity with internal controls, audit requirements, and accounting best practices. Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems, as well as Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus. Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics. Experience in retail, wholesale, apparel, consumer products, or other multi-channel business environments. Experience improving accounting processes, implementing systems, or strengthening internal controls. Experience supporting audits, financial statement preparation, and complex reconciliations.