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Description:

Fortune 500 company is looking to build out their accounting group. The Accounting Manager will support all accounting-related activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis of the period-end close.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company's financial reporting. This role is responsible for overseeing the month-end close process, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and serving as a key technical accounting resource for complex transactions. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP expertise, experience in a large or complex organization, and the ability to lead teams and partner cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results to executive management and external stakeholders

• Support external reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual filings (e.g., 10-Q, 10-K) if applicable

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance

Month-End and Year-End Close

• Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses

• Ensure close timelines are met while maintaining a high level of accuracy and internal controls

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability of the close

Technical Accounting

• Research, interpret, and apply complex accounting guidance related to new standards and non-routine transactions

• Prepare technical accounting memoranda for areas such as revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, equity, impairments, and restructuring activities

• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for strategic initiatives

• Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory changes

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and lead audit requests related to assigned areas

• Support SOX compliance efforts, including control design, documentation, and testing (if applicable)

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on accounting and financial reporting matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's preferred)

• CPA required or strongly preferred

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a large or complex organization

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements

• Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements

• Hands-on experience with technical accounting research and documentation

• Prior public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience strongly preferred

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills

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