Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a Financial Services organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position will lead core accounting activities, maintain reliable financial reporting, and help ensure audit readiness during a period of added reporting complexity. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can bring structure to close processes, oversee historical financial recasting efforts, and coordinate closely with auditors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to promote accurate and timely financial reporting.

- Oversee general ledger operations, including the review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

- Rework prior-period financial results as needed to support comparative reporting and improve consistency across financial statements.

- Manage parallel reporting requirements during a transition period, ensuring accuracy across multiple accounting frameworks or entities.

- Partner with audit teams to address documentation requests, resolve accounting questions, and support successful financial statement audits.

- Strengthen day-to-day accounting processes by identifying reporting issues, improving controls, and maintaining dependable output under changing conditions.

- Prepare and review financial reports using systems and tools such as Oracle and Essbase to support leadership decision-making.

- Coordinate with cross-functional partners to align accounting policy application and maintain compliance with internal and external reporting expectations. Requirements - Proven experience in an Accounting Manager or similar leadership-level accounting role.

- Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting.

- Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.

- Demonstrated involvement in financial statement audits and auditor coordination.

- Ability to recast historical financial information and manage complex reporting requirements.

- Proficiency with Oracle and Essbase.

- Solid understanding of accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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