The Accounting Manager is a key individual contributor responsible for executing and supporting core accounting operations across a multi-entity environment, including the month-end close process, financial reporting, and the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures. This role also supports the integration and onboarding of acquisitions, partnering cross-functionally to ensure seamless alignment of financial processes and systems. Through close collaboration with business partners, strong analytical capabilities, and a focus on continuous improvement, this position enhances the quality and efficiency of accounting operations and delivers reliable financial insights to support informed decision-making and scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the monthly close process across a multi-entity structure, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of key financial data
- Research technical accounting matters, document conclusions, and develop, update, and maintain accounting policies and procedures, including implementing changes to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Support the onboarding of acquisitions, including purchase accounting, financial statement mapping, ERP integration, and accounting for working capital true-ups and contingent consideration arrangements
- Execute and support financial analysis, reporting, and special projects, providing insights to management while collaborating across departments to improve processes, enhance reporting quality, and drive operational efficiencies
- Support the external audit and annual reporting processes, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation, and play an integral role during interim and year-end audits, as well as drafting the annual report and financial statement footnotes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and executive leadership, to support business initiatives and financial transparency.
- Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of financial reporting and operational support.
- Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Develop, train, and ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable growth
Education / Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
- CPA certification or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3-10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in with assurance at a public accounting firm required
- Proven experience working with multi-location or multi-entity accounting operations.
- Exposure to acquisitions, purchase accounting and system integrations highly desirable
Skills / Other Requirements
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven ability to perform and explain variance analysis across financial statements.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., D 365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
- Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with experience working across departments and remote teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
