Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Financial Operations

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accountant. The role owns the full spectrum of accounting operations from full-cycle close and financial reporting to regulatory compliance and external audits, while building and strengthening the internal control environment needed to support a growing business.

• Own and lead the full cycle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established deadlines
• Prepare and review general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements; analyze variances and provide meaningful commentary to leadership
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring all entries are properly supported and documented
• Partner with the Senior FP&A Analyst to deliver timely and accurate data supporting forecast models, drive the annual budgeting process, and generate financial insights that inform key business decisions
• Prepare monthly account analysis packages and identify trends, unusual transactions, risks, and opportunities requiring management attention
• Ensure timely completion and review of all balance sheet reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and resolution of aged reconciling items

• Continuously evaluate the organization’s internal control framework, identifying gaps and recommending corrective action
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on accounting policies and procedures; author, maintain, and enforce written accounting policies across the organization
• Proactively identify control weaknesses and operational inefficiencies, proposing and driving process improvements to reduce risk and improve accuracy
• Ensure organizational compliance with GAAP and other applicable accounting standards; stay current on regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during annual financial audits and year‑end review engagements; coordinate requests, prepare work papers, and ensure timely and complete responses
• Prepare and manage all regulatory filings including state sales and use tax returns, and other required state or local filings, ensuring accuracy and on‑time submission
• Ensure all documentation is “audit ready” throughout the year, not just at audit time
• Support lender reporting, board reporting, and financial due diligence requests as needed
• Partner with external tax advisors to support annual income tax filings and related compliance requirements

• Act as the accounting department’s operational backbone, taking ownership of problems and driving them to resolution without significant escalation
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve automation, and reduce manual effort while maintaining or strengthening controls
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the close process and control environment, reporting results to management
• Crosstrain and document processes to ensure continuity and scalability as the organization grows
• Play a key role in ERP optimization, process automation initiatives, and future system implementations
• Challenge existing processes and recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, and financial accuracy

• Month‑end close completed within 5 business days with high accuracy
• Balance sheet reconciliations completed monthly with no significant aged items
• Audit completed with minimal adjustments and no material control deficiencies
• Key accounting policies documented and implemented
• Measurable improvements in close efficiency, reporting quality, and internal controls
• Trusted partner to the CFO and broader leadership team

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Ex…