Accounting Manager

Location: New York

Client: Financial Firm
Role: Manager - Financial Accounting
Salary: $125,000 - $140,000/annually

Location: New York City (Hybrid - 3 days a week in office)

Position Summary: We're looking for a seasoned accounting professional to take ownership of a critical expense category-employee compensation-within the firm's financial reporting. This role blends technical accounting expertise with leadership responsibilities and offers direct interaction with senior executives, including the CFO.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, analytical thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and can manage complex data sets with precision. You'll lead a team responsible for compensation-related accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team responsible for compensation accounting, ensuring high-quality execution of daily tasks.
• Oversee monthly calculations and reconciliations related to employee bonuses and commissions across multiple business units.
• Monitor and update compensation models in response to changes in broker agreements.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to communicate bonus structures and deferred compensation details.
• Maintain accurate records for equity-based compensation plans and respond to internal requests for plan data.
• Review and approve journal entries for employee-related expenses, including benefits and insurance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to compensation.
• Partner with internal controls teams to identify and address process gaps.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with audit requests and provide documentation for internal and external reviews.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and advanced functions).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong grasp of financial processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and in high-visibility environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and build relationships with senior stakeholders.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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