Accounting Manager

Job Title:

Accounting Manager

Job Description

The Accounting Manager leads general ledger accounting activities and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the financial close process. This role manages and develops a team of accountants, oversees complex journal entries and account reconciliations, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. The Accounting Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to resolve accounting issues, supports internal and external audits, and drives continuous improvement in processes and controls while serving as a knowledgeable resource across the organization.

Responsibilities

+ Lead the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation and analysis.

+ Oversee general ledger accounting activities to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial information.

+ Review and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.

+ Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies across all accounting activities.

+ Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three or more accountants, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance performance and professional growth.

+ Perform detailed account analysis to identify variances, trends, and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.

+ Strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and key accounting processes.

+ Partner cross-functionally with other departments to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.

+ Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and addressing audit findings.

+ Utilize a large-scale ERP system to manage accounting data, reporting, and process efficiencies.

+ Create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel to analyze financial data and support reporting and decision-making.

+ Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and reporting to increase accuracy, efficiency, and control.

+ Contribute to financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures.

Essential Skills

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

+ Bachelor's degree in accounting.

+ At least 7 years of experience performing reconciliations and recording journal entries.

+ At least 7 years of financial reporting experience.

+ At least 2 years of experience reviewing reconciliations and journal entries.

+ At least 2 years of experience managing a team of three or more accountants.

+ Experience working within public accounting.

+ Experience working for a company with revenue over $300 million.

+ Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

+ Proven ability to lead and participate in the month-end close process.

+ Proficiency in creating and using pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel.

+ Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system.

+ Demonstrated experience with internal controls over financial reporting.

+ Strong skills in general ledger accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting.

+ Ability to perform detailed account analysis and interpret financial data.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with Vantagepoint or Deltek software.

+ Experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

+ Experience supporting internal and external audits.

+ Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and strengthen controls.

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work.

+ Ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource on accounting matters across the organization.

Work Environment

The role offers a mostly remote work environment and supports candidates in…