Our client is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Accounting Manager to play a key leadership role within a large, fast-paced organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to drive financial accuracy, support strategic initiatives, and lead a high-performing team in a complex corporate environment. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-related tasks.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to support timely and accurate reporting.
- Review financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Supervise and develop accounting team members, including assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching.
- Partner with finance, tax, treasury, audit, and operational teams to address accounting issues and improve workflows.
- Support internal and external audit requests and assist with documentation and remediation efforts.
- Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, and communicate findings to management.
- Participate in process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting support, and special projects as needed.
- Monitor balance sheet accounts and ensure adequate documentation is maintained.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing finance principles.
• Experience managing month-end close, general ledger processes, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in account reconciliation, journal entries, and balance sheet analysis.
• Background supporting financial statement audits, compliance activities, and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze operating results, identify variances, and communicate actionable financial insights.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Strong collaboration and team leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.
