Sr. Manager, Accounting

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Manager, Accounting based in the United States .

This senior accounting leadership role oversees critical financial operations, reporting, controls, and close activities within a dynamic organization. You will help ensure the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes while providing trusted guidance on complex financial matters. The role combines technical accounting expertise with hands-on leadership and cross-functional business partnership. You will work closely with Finance, FP&A, Tax, auditors, and other stakeholders to support informed business decisions and strong financial governance. The position also offers an opportunity to modernize processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting efficiency through practical solutions. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead teams while managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Accountabilities: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring results are accurate, complete, timely, and properly documented.

Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules while maintaining strong general ledger integrity.

Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including preparing audit schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.

Identify control gaps, recommend improvements, and support remediation initiatives that strengthen financial governance and reduce risk.

Provide technical accounting guidance on complex, judgmental, and non-routine transactions, including lease accounting under ASC 842.

Partner with Finance, FP&A, Tax, and other stakeholders to incorporate accounting considerations into planning, forecasting, and business decisions.

Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff by setting expectations, providing feedback, supporting professional development, and managing performance.

Allocate resources, prioritize workloads, remove operational barriers, and ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including payments to foreign entities, while ensuring appropriate controls and compliance.

Lead process improvement initiatives involving accounting systems, reporting workflows, controls, and operational procedures.

Identify opportunities to automate or streamline manual activities and improve the accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and timeliness of financial operations.

Prepare clear financial analysis, documentation, and recommendations to support leadership decisions and audit readiness.

Manage multiple projects alongside ongoing accounting responsibilities and work additional hours when necessary to meet critical deadlines.

Support periodic onsite attendance and occasional travel for meetings, training, organizational events, or other business activities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an MBA is preferred.

8+ years of progressive accounting experience covering general ledger accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and month-end/year-end close management.

At least 3 years of experience managing accounting staff and overseeing financial processes; 5+ years of management experience is preferred.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated experience maintaining effective internal controls and supporting financial audits.

Experience with complex accounting matters and working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting.

Experience with ERP and financial systems, preferably NetSuite, along with familiarity with Salesforce, Concur, and Avalara.

Experience managing Accounts Payable operations, including payments to international or foreign entities.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities for financial data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.

Experience improving accounting processes, systems, reporting workflows, and financial controls.

Experience supporting accounting or finance initiatives within professional associations or nonprofit organizations is preferred.

CPA certification is preferred.

Strong business partnering skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, FP&A, Tax, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical accounting matters clearly to different audiences.

Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

Proven people-management, coaching, and supervisory capabilities.

Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Willingness to work additional hours when needed to meet objectives and deadlines.

Ability to accommodate occasional onsite attendance and business travel as required.

Benefits

Salary range of $98,679–$148,020 USD per year .

Full-time employment with a primarily remote work arrangement.

Periodic onsite attendance may be required based on business needs.

Opportunities to participate in company-sponsored events, meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.

Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunities and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Opportunities to lead accounting transformation, process improvement, and financial governance initiatives.

High-impact leadership role with significant cross-functional exposure and opportunities to influence financial operations and decision-making.

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