Senior Accounting Manager

Now CFO

$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • Experience as Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or in similar roles
  • Proficient in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and full-cycle accounting
  • Preferred generalist background with versatility across various client environments
  • Strong grasp of GAAP and accounting best practices
  • Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems
  • Ability to perform hands-on accounting tasks while supporting higher-level responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle accounting operations including AP, AR, General Ledger, and payroll support
  • Lead accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reconciliations
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis
  • Partner with client leadership to provide financial insights and enhance business performance
  • Assist in internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements
  • Oversee mid-level Controller tasks including financial reporting and audit preparation
  • Standardize accounting procedures while adapting to each client's unique needs
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting functions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance teams to meet client requirements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in diverse industry environments
  • Engagement in hands-on and strategic accounting roles
  • Involvement in process improvement initiatives
  • Networking opportunities with clients and leadership teams
  • Potential for professional development through exposure to multiple client operations
Full Job Description
Senior Accounting Manager - Portland, Oregon

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who can operate above a traditional Accounting Manager level while supporting mid-level Controller responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded accounting generalist with strong fundamentals, experience across multiple industries, and the ability to quickly adapt to different client environments while supporting day-to-day accounting, month-end close, process improvements, and financial reporting.

Candidates must be located in or willing to commute throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding markets. This role may require travel to client sites across Portland and other areas in Oregon as needed, including Vancouver, Salem, and surrounding communities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll support, Billing, and Revenue Recognition

Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness

Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis

Partner with client leadership teams to provide financial insight and improve visibility into business performance

Assist with internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements

Support mid-level Controller responsibilities, including financial reporting, audit preparation, and accounting team oversight

Help standardize accounting procedures while adapting to the unique needs of each client

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability within accounting functions

Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership teams to support client needs

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Strong Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar experience

Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and full-cycle accounting operations

Generalist industry background preferred, with the ability to adapt across multiple client environments

Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices

Experience with ERP or accounting systems

Ability to step into hands-on accounting work while also supporting higher-level Controller functions

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced and changing environments

Must be based in or willing to commute throughout the Portland, OR market and surrounding areas, including Vancouver and Salem as needed

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