General Ledger Manager (940

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General Ledger
Manager

Take the lead in shaping financial excellence as an experienced Accounting Manager! This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to oversee complex accounting and financial reporting functions within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team where your expertise drives operational efficiency, ensures impeccable compliance, and fosters continuous improvement. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and possess a passion for technical excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

What You'll Do:
As an Accounting Manager, you will spearhead month-end close activities, manage accounting processes, and deliver accurate financial reporting for key business units. You'll lead a team of skilled professionals, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal controls, while partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement process improvements. Your leadership will enable the organization to maintain a high standards of quality, transparency, and operational excellence in a high-velocity environment.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 8-10 years of progressive accounting or audit experience
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in general ledger activities within an RTR environment
• 3+ years of people management, coaching, and developing accounting staff
• Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Experience working within a controlled, audit-ready environment
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively
• Demonstrated leadership, ownership mindset, and accountability

Nice to Have

Skills:

• CPA certification
• Public accounting or external audit background
• Experience with IFRS 15 / ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Net Suite, SAP, or similar
• Familiarity with Black Line or other financial close and reconciliation tools
• Background in publishing, software, or subscription-based business models
• Proven track record leading process automation and finance transformation initiatives
• Experience in a multinational or shared services environment

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with advanced certifications preferred
• 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or audit
• Prior leadership experience managing teams in a high-volume close environment

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work in a hybrid setting, with 2-3 days onsite per week at designated locations in Philadelphia, PA, Riverwoods, IL, or Waltham, MA (preference for Riverwoods and Philadelphia)
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, accelerated close cycle
• Strong communication skills for collaborating across departments and with external auditors
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement