Accounting Manager

• Perform and manage accounting processes, including general accounting, and operational accounting
• Manage and lead the close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP
• Assign and manage workloads, ensuring timely completion of monthly close activities, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports, ensuring completeness and audit readiness
• Analyze financial data and variances, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
• Lead and manage a team of accountants, both virtual and onsite, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional development
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and executive leadership, to support business initiatives and financial transparency
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of financial reporting and operational support
• Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Develop, train, and ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable growth
• Provide technical guidance and oversight into complex accounting issues and ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to support business decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• CPA certification or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role at a comparably sized company
• Experience in both public accounting and corporate environments is a plus
• Proven experience managing multi-location or multi-entity accounting operations
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proven ability to perform and explain variance analysis across financial statements
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., D 365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong customer orientation with the ability to communicate effectively with previous company owners and their accounting teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solver with a keen ability to identify root causes and implement efficient solutions
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across departments and remote teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Experience in both public accounting and corporate environments is a plus