Interim Accounting Manager

Job Title: Interim Accounting Manager (3-Month Engagement)
Location:NYC Hybrid – 2 days on-site (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 3 days remote (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Compensation: $70–$75/hour

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Manager to provide leadership and oversight during a parental leave coverage. This 3-month engagement offers the opportunity to manage a skilled accounting team, support critical quarter-close activities, and ensure continuity of accounting operations. The role involves oversight and review—this individual will not be posting entries but instead will focus on reviewing the team’s work for accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide oversight to a team of four accountants (staff, senior, and manager level).

• Review journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and deliverables prepared by the team; ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Provide technical guidance with particular emphasis on lease accounting (ASC 842), a critical component of this role.

• Oversee additional areas including:

  • Credit card reconciliations

  • Wholesale accounting and revenue recognition

  • Stores returns reserve process

  • Freight invoice reconciliation and capitalization

  • Inventory-related processes

• Support quarter-close activities:

  • Q3 close in late October, with filings due November 10th

  • Partner with team and leadership to ensure deadlines are met

• Participate in a 3-week cross-training period prior to the start of parental leave (late October).

• Serve as a steady hand to ensure the accounting team operates smoothly and delivers reliable results during the leave period.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years of managerial experience.

• Strong technical knowledge of lease accounting (ASC 842) – required.

• Prior experience in the retail, fashion, or apparel industry strongly preferred.

• Skilled in reviewing work (rather than hands-on posting) and providing coaching to team members.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

• Advanced MS Excel proficiency.

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred (not required).

• SAP experience a plus.