Accounting Manager

About the role

Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounting Manager in New York, NY for our client, leading corporate accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and general ledger activities within a growing organization. This newly created role will own the accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet, oversee a small accounting team, manage intercompany accounting, and support process improvements and internal controls. The ideal candidate has hands-on corporate accounting experience within a non-financial services environment and a strong background in U.S. GAAP, financial analysis, and accounting operations. This is a permanent (contingency) position.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement review.
• Financial Reporting: Maintain ownership of P&L and balance sheet accuracy while performing variance analysis and reviewing key financial accounts.
• Intercompany Accounting: Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, issue resolution, and settlement coordination across multiple entities.
• Accounting Leadership: Supervise and develop accounting staff while reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and maintaining hands-on involvement in daily accounting activities.
• Audit & Controls: Support external audits, maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and accounting policies, and strengthen internal controls and documentation.
• Process Improvement: Partner across finance and operational functions to improve accounting workflows, automate processes, and enhance reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 5–8 years of progressive corporate accounting experience, including month-end close ownership and accounting team supervision, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Corporate accounting experience within a non-financial services organization is required, with advertising, media, marketing, or professional services experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong ERP experience are required, with NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement analysis, intercompany accounting, leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.

Pay

Salary: $120,000; Compensation range: $120,000–$160,000 per year.

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Remote)