Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager oversees the General Ledger, Payroll, and Accounts Payable functions while leading 2 direct reports. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll, multi-entity accounting operations, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger (GL)
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Consolidate multi-company P&Ls
• Ensure accurate journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain chart of accounts and multi-company working papers
• Analyze variances versus budget and forecast
• Ensure proper accounting treatment in compliance with GAAP/IFRS
• Quantify KPI and commission schedules
• Support annual, FAR, and 401(k) audits
• Payroll Management
• Lead and oversee all payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Manage complex multi-state payroll activities across multiple entities and employee populations
• Cook with HR to ensure accurate employee, compensation, and benefits data
• Oversee payroll tax filings, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Review and complete payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Continuously evaluate and improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiency
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Lead and develop the AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of a high volume of invoices and payments
• Review and approve payment runs while maintaining strong internal controls
• Maintain key vendor relationships and resolve escalated issues
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
• Compliance and System Implementation
• Manage business licenses and state registrations
• Lead implementation of Navan, an AI-powered corporate travel and expense management platform
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues
• Implement process improvements and present reports to leadership
• Foster accountability, continuous improvement, and strong team performance across accounting operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience across GL, Payroll, and AP
• Experience managing General Ledger balances exceeding $100M in a multi-entity environment
• Hands-on multi-state payroll experience for 300+ employees, including processing, tax filings, and compliance
• Hands-on AP experience overseeing high-volume invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor management
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and consolidations
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and working paper preparation
• 1+ years of professional services industry experience
• 2+ years of people management experience with oversight of Payroll and AP functions
• Proven success in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Proficiency with ERP and payroll systems; Vantagepoint preferred

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving process/system improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS
• Experience with payroll systems (Vantagepoint preferred)
• ERP system experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with project management tools (optional)

Benefits

• Salary range of $105,000 - $120,000 depending upon qualifications, experience, and overall fit
• Full benefits package including but not limited to robust Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans, Retirement Plan with Company Match, 20 Vacation Days/10 Company Holidays/7 Wellness days, Training and Development Programs, and more

Pay

• $105,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

• Hybrid