Job Title: Accounting ManagerJob DescriptionThe 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- 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 EnvironmentThe role offers a mostly remote work environment and supports candidates in any time zone. Team members typically work from home and travel onsite a few times per year for team meetings and collaboration. The position operates within a professional accounting and finance setting, using a large-scale ERP system and advanced Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. The culture emphasizes a supportive, down-to-earth leadership style and a collaborative team atmosphere, with a focus on professional growth, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement in financial processes.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Wilmington, DE.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2026.