Accounting Manager

Job Overview – Accounting Manager

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is recruiting an Accounting Manager in New York, NY for our client, supporting financial reporting, month-end close activities, and general ledger operations within a growing organization. This role will oversee daily accounting functions, manage a team of accounting professionals, and partner closely with leadership to strengthen reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public and private accounting, leadership experience, and advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial systems.

• General Ledger Oversight: Manage general ledger accounting activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting processes.
• Month-End Close: Lead month-end and year-end close procedures while ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare internal financial statements, support reporting requirements, and maintain compliance with accounting standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and process improvement.
• Payroll & Expense Review: Oversee payroll-related journal entries, accruals, expense reconciliations, and funding activity.
• Process Improvement: Enhance accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, support audits, and drive operational efficiencies across the finance function.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
• Certification: CPA or CPA track is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience across public and private environments with prior leadership experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes is required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency with Net Suite, Excel, and accounting systems is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical skills, communication abilities, attention to detail, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.