Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the organization’s board-level financial reporting and month-end close reporting, and preparation. This role partners closely with finance, operational leaders, and executive directors to develop a clear, data-driven narrative explaining monthly financial performance.

Additionally, this role supports the annual audit process, prepares consolidated reporting schedules, and is responsible for debt compliance and reporting requirements related to the company’s credit facility.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex financial information into executive-ready insights that tell the story behind the numbers.

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Partner with Finance to develop and maintain executive-level board decks, including financial trends, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
• Provide data-driven insights into performance trends, risks, and forward-looking considerations.
• Present financial results and insights to senior leadership as needed and lead the monthly budget versus actual financial reviews with key operational leaders.
• Ensure reporting aligns with strategic objectives and operational performance metrics.

• Support and coordinate the month-end close process with the accounting team.
• Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.
• Analyze variances between actual results, budget, and forecast.
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls are maintained.

• Assist with preparation of consolidated financial schedules and supporting documentation for annual audit and interim reviews.
• Compile and reconcile audit support schedules, including roll-forwards and variance explanations.
• Coordinate with accounting team members and external auditors to respond to audit requests.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of consolidated reporting packages.

• Prepare and maintain debt compliance schedules and covenant calculations in accordance with credit agreement requirements.
• Coordinate timely submission of lender reporting packages, including financial statements, compliance certificates, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor covenant performance and provide early identification of potential risks or breaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA (a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience preparing board-level reporting materials.
• Experience supporting annual audits and consolidated reporting preferred.
• Experience with debt covenant calculations and lender reporting strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint – Pivot tables, Power Query, and data analysis (required).
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, consolidation, and analysis (required).
• Ability to synthesize large datasets into executive-ready materials.