Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely completion and accurate financial reporting in accordance with established deadlines.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Staff and Senior Accountants, providing guidance, performance feedback, and workload prioritization.
• Oversee revenue recognition activities by collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate billing data and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare, review, and analyze complex accounting transactions, including revenue, reserves, accruals, and other key financial areas.
• Review financial statements, investigate significant variances, and recommend or approve adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Direct balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, intercompany accounting, and cash management activities to ensure financial accuracy.
• Partner closely with Accounts Payable, Payroll, and other finance functions to support an efficient and accurate financial close process.
• Maintain and enhance the general ledger system by troubleshooting issues, supporting system updates, and driving process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies while identifying opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen operational efficiency.
• Develop financial reports, analyses, and management presentations that provide meaningful insights for business leaders and support strategic decision-making.
• Support the Director of Accounting with special projects, system implementations, process enhancements, and other ad hoc initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required; CPA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Public accounting experience is highly desirable; Big Four experience is considered an advantage.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-site organization is preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, or supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial data analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across departments and all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with the ability to think strategically and understand the broader business impact of financial decisions.