Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

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Regular Full-Time New York City, NY, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s location, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Rock-It Company provides mission-critical specialty logistics for complex, time-critical operations around the world. Built on a 48-year legacy, Rock-It brings together specialized expertise across concert touring, major sporting events, broadcast, film and television, experiential activations, workforce infrastructure and rapid response, as well as the transport and protection of fine art, rare automobiles and other irreplaceable assets. With a network spanning more than 160 countries, Rock-It provides the expertise and global execution required when there is little margin for error.

The Finance organization is building a scalable, globally integrated accounting function to support the continued growth and evolution of the business. We are focused on standardizing accounting processes across regions, strengthening internal controls, accelerating the financial close, and enhancing the quality and consistency of financial reporting.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead the monthly and quarterly close and oversee key areas of corporate and operational accounting. Reporting to the Global Controller, this role will serve as the engine of a timely, accurate, and well-controlled global close. The Senior Manager will own the general ledger, close calendar, and day-to-day accounting activities that keep the Company’s financial records reliable and audit-ready.

This individual will lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals while partnering closely with regional finance teams, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and business operations. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with hands‑on operational leadership and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Location: New York City, New York

Work Schedule: Schedule fluctuates based on workloads during weekdays with after hours / weekend work as needed

• Own and streamline the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including the global close calendar, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, consolidating entries, and financial statement tie‑outs. Developing a standard set of performance metrics to measure completion status, reconciliation quality, late adjustments, recurring issues, and time required to close.
• Coordinate with regional finance teams to ensure timely and accurate submissions, consistent application of accounting policies, and clear accountability for close deliverables.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the corporate accounting team by establishing clear ownership, review standards, deadlines, and professional‑development expectations.
• Oversee key corporate accounting areas, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, leases, intangible assets, payroll‑related accounts, and other general ledger activities.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Company accounting policies.
• Oversee multi‑entity and multi‑currency accounting activities, including intercompany transactions, balance confirmations, settlements,…