Accounting Manager - CPA!

Job Description

Job Description

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 Doing

• Lead 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.

What We're Looking For

• CPA designation required.
• Approximately 5-7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience - Clear progression throughout their career, such as advancement from Staff Accountant to Senior Accountant and into broader accounting leadership responsibilities.
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing complex close processes.
• Background supporting organizations with regulatory, audit, compliance, or internal control requirements.
• Demonstrated success improving processes, implementing controls, and driving operational efficiencies.
• Experience working with ERP systems and reporting tools with advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of accounting operations.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
• Significant focus on process improvement, automation, and modernization.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and team collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunity and strong benefits.

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