The Sr. Accounting Manager plays a key role in SEEL’s financial planning and analysis function, supportingforecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across all programs (internal and client-facing). This position is based in the Detroit office.
This role partners closely with Program Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership to ensurefinancial accuracy, actionable insights, and alignment between program performance and financial outcomes. The Sr. Accounting Manager is responsible for developing program budgets, analyzing profitability,maintainingfinancial models, and supporting continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead program-levelbudget development, forecasting, and profitability analysisfor both new and existing programs
- Developfinancial/scenario analysisto support business decisions and program design
- Analyze variances between forecast, budget, and actuals; provideclear explanations and actionable recommendations
- Partner with Program Managers to ensureforecast accuracy and alignment with operational assumptions
Accounting, Reconciliation & Close
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjustmentsin accordance withGAAP
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring all accounts are supported,accurate, andtimely
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances, including aging items and discrepancies
- Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are complete andaccurate
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all journal entries and reconciliations
- Partner with Accounting Manager to ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across programs and entities
Systems, Data & Process Improvement
- Maintainaccurateproject setup, cost tracking, and reporting in accounting systems
- Lead or supportprocess improvement initiativesto enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations
- Ensure data integrity across systems used forfinancial reporting and program tracking
Compliance & Controls
- Support adherence toGAAP and internal financial controls
- Assistwith audits and provide supporting documentation asrequired
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Program Management, and Leadership toprovidefinancial insights and guidance
- Communicate financial results clearly to bothfinancial and non-financial stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, orBusiness-relatedfield
- 5+ yearsof relevant experience in accounting
- Strong understanding ofGAAP and financial reporting principles
- Experience withbudgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- ProficiencyinExcel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Experience withaccounting systems (B1or similar ERP systems)
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability totranslate financial data into actionable insights
- Effective communication skills with ability to work acrosscross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in afast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Self-starter with strongownership and accountability mindset
