General Ledger Manager

Client

Building Management/Services Organization

General Ledger Manager

$140,000 - $160,000 annually + Bonus & Benefits

Long Island City, NY (Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite; first 90 days 5 days a week onsite for training)

• General Ledger & Financial Excellence

  • Close Management:
    Orchestrate the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes; develop and manage the close calendar and checklists to ensure all deliverables meet strict deadlines.

  • Financial Reporting:
    Oversee the preparation and distribution of comprehensive internal financial statements in strict accordance with GAAP.

  • GL Integrity:
    Manage all financial transactions—including assets, liabilities, equity, and accruals—while supervising the preparation, coding, and Net Suite upload of all journal entries.

  • Revenue & Audit:
    Partner with Billing and A/R teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lead the coordination with external auditors to ensure seamless annual audits.

  • Internal Controls:
    Design, implement, and maintain robust accounting policies and internal controls to mitigate risk and increase reporting efficiency.

  • Treasury Support:
    Review monthly bank reconciliations and manage non‑revenue cash activity to ensure accurate liquidity tracking.

• Payroll & Expense Oversight

  • Payroll Accounting:
    Supervise the recording and reconciliation of weekly payroll entries and accruals, ensuring all data aligns with funding reports.

  • Cash Flow Coordination:
    Verify adequate funding for weekly payroll cycles and manage year‑end reconciliations of all payroll‑related costs.

• Team Leadership & Strategic Growth

  • Mentorship:
    Lead and develop the General Ledger team through active coaching, performance feedback, and professional development initiatives.

  • Process Innovation:
    Drive scalability by identifying opportunities for automation and workflow improvements within the accounting tech stack.

  • Operational Management:
    Manage team administrative needs, including attendance and resource planning, to ensure consistent coverage and high‑performance output.

  • Cross‑Functional
    
    Collaboration:
    
    Act as a key advisor to the Controller and Senior Management on special projects and strategic financial initiatives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Master's or CPA highly preferred).

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of progressive accounting experience. A blend of Big Four public accounting and private industry experience is a significant plus.

• Technical Expertise:
  Advanced proficiency in Net Suite (highly preferred) and Microsoft Excel.

  • Deep technical knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and tax compliance.

• Leadership:
  Proven track record of managing and developing an accounting team in a fast‑paced environment.

• Skills:

  • Communication:
    Exceptional verbal and written skills for collaborating with executive leadership and external partners.

  • Execution:
    Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

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