Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP
• Review and approve general ledger account reconciliations prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing coaching and performance feedback
• Partner with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Research and document technical accounting issues under current ASC guidance
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls in alignment with SOX requirements, where applicable
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of the close cycle
• Support system implementations or ERP upgrades as needed
• Assist with special projects, including M&A integration, entity consolidations, or new business unit reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred
• 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisory or management experience
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or national/regional firm) strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial statement preparation, and internal controls
• Experience with SOX compliance and SEC reporting a plus
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, growing environment

Preferred Attributes

• Experience managing a team of 2 or more accounting professionals
• Industry experience in [e.g., real estate, financial services, wealth management, property management] a plus
• Track record of process improvement and driving efficiency within the close cycle

Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing all general ledger activities, managing the month-end and year-end close process, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to drive process improvements across the accounting function.