Accounting Manager

Job Title:

Accounting Manager

Full-time/Exempt

Shared Services

Chief Financial Officer

The Accounting Manager supports the company’s growth by ensuring accounting operations scale effectively, financial reporting remains accurate and timely, and internal controls are consistently maintained. This role owns the period-end close process, strengthens audit readiness and compliance, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency through process and system optimization. Reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Manager provides leadership across daily accounting functions and fosters a high-performing, collaborative team focused on accountability, development, and operational excellence.

This position also plays an important role in supporting strategic initiatives across the Finance organization.

Rochester NY (On-Site)

• Lead and manage the accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger staff.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure task alignment with company goals.
• Provide support, guidance, and training to ensure continual professional growth within the team.
• Delegate tasks effectively, set expectations, and ensure quality and accountability.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Review internal financial reports and deliverables for executive leadership.
• Analyze financial statements and variances, offering insights and corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all journal entries and reconciliations.

• Maintain and enforce strong internal control systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards (GAAP), and industry best practices.
• Partner with CFO to review and update financial policies and procedures.
• Identify risks and recommend corrective actions.

• Act as primary liaison with external auditors during interim and year-end audits.
• Coordinate the preparation of audit schedules, requested documentation, and walkthroughs.
• Partner with CFO on audit findings and help implement recommended improvements.
• Support tax preparers or consultants with year-end financial data, fixed asset schedules, and other required filings.

• Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and lead process improvements.
• Support ERP improvements, system upgrades, implementations, and data migrations.
• Champion standardization and automation of recurring processes where appropriate (e.g., reconciliations, accruals, AP workflows).
• Assist in developing dashboards or reports to ensure systems are used consistently and better support decision-making across departments.

Contribute to the overall success of the Company by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner. Follow all Company safety policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook, Corporate Safety Manual and any local regulations.

Direct supervision of accounting team.

• BA in Accounting or related field.
• Eight years of accounting experience.
• Prior experience leading accounting team.

• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, be accountable, investigate problems, initiate solutions, work under deadline constraints, and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills include the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills include sensitivity and ability to work with confidential information.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records and data files.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• High integrity and discretion.
• Hands on, execution-oriented leader.

Computer Software:
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, DDMS, Hedberg, and Netsuite.

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions in a typical office setting. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time, communicate effectively, and use a computer and standard office equipment regularly. The role also requires the ability to concentrate for extended periods, analyze detailed information, and maintain attention to accuracy while working under deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment. The role involves routine use of standard office equipment and technology and generally does not involve exposure to hazardous conditions.

Occasional travel to other locations.

$85,000 - $105,000 per year

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