Accounting Manager - GL

Job ID#: 38335

Accounting Manager

Overview

A growing publicly traded organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a high-performing accounting team and oversee complex general ledger and revenue accounting functions. This role will partner cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership while driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting financial reporting initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting expertise, revenue recognition experience, and a passion for mentoring teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals while fostering accountability and high performance
• Oversee full-cycle general ledger accounting processes including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and revenue analysis
• Manage and execute month-end close activities, including revenue analytics, cost variance analysis, trend reporting, and financial statement preparation
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
• Partner with senior accounting leadership to streamline workflows and standardize financial review processes
• Support department operations through documentation of procedures, process improvements, and staff training initiatives
• Review and approve complex general ledger reconciliations including cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, receivables, liabilities, trust accounts, and various accruals
• Build strong relationships with field operations and corporate departments to resolve accounting issues and provide financial guidance
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting documentation for internal and external auditors
• Assist with financial statement analytics, variance explanations, SEC reporting support, MD&A preparation, and 10-Q / 10-K tie-outs
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for accounting staff
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, increase efficiency, and improve reporting quality
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, upgrades, and testing initiatives impacting accounting operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA designation required
• Prior accounting leadership or management experience required
• Strong background in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
• Experience with revenue analysis and revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis and reporting
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms
• Experience with OneStream, Oracle, or Hyperion is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with high transaction volume and complex data environments
• Strong systems aptitude and ability to navigate multiple integrated and non-integrated systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop accounting staff
• Financial reporting and SEC reporting exposure is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in revenue analysis and/or corporate accounting environments preferred

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in publicly traded, multi-entity, high-volume, or complex revenue environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

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