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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
