Accounting Manager - managing overseas team

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Alcanza Corporate

Reporting To: Matt Potter

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Accounting Manager will oversee key general accounting functions, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable operations, financial reporting, and audit support. Reporting to the Controller, this position will manage accounting resources, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, and help maintain an audit-compliant system of internal controls and processes that safeguards company assets and supports timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

A key responsibility will be overseeing and managing offshore accounts payable representatives provided through the Company’s third-party service provider, including workflow coordination, performance oversight, issue resolution, and adherence to established controls and service expectations.

• Lead the monthly close process, including review of prepaid expenses, fixed assets, expense accruals, journal entries, and other close activities, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and established timelines.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee account reconciliations, close tasks, and certifications within Flo Qast, and support expanded system utilization to improve close efficiency, accountability, and control effectiveness.
• Oversee and manage offshore accounts payable representatives through the Company’s third-party service provider, including assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring performance and service levels, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring compliance with approval authorities, payment controls, and accounting policies.
• Maintain effective oversight of the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor inquiries, payment execution, account reconciliations, and period-end cut-off.
• Oversee daily cash tracking and support accurate and timely application of client payments.
• Prepare and review month-end, bank, and management reporting, including variance analysis and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit, manage information requests, and maintain established timelines and supporting documentation.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities and provide accounting insights to finance and operational leaders.
• Support acquisition integrations, including accounting process alignment, opening balance validation, and integration of newly acquired sites into Company systems and controls.
• Lead or actively participate in special projects, including process standardization, system implementations and migrations, automation initiatives, and accounting policy improvements.
• Develop, document, and monitor accounting procedures and internal controls; identify opportunities to improve scalability, accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Coach and develop internal and outsourced accounting resources, set clear expectations, and provide timely feedback and escalation support.
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. 5+ years of…