Accounting Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and review the timely analysis and reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Lead variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and explain key drivers
• Review, approve, and ensure the accuracy of general ledger postings, accruals, and adjusting entries, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Manage and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to meet reporting deadlines
• Lead and support internal and external audits, including audit planning, coordination, and timely response to audit requests
• Drive and support accounting-related projects, including ERP/system integration, process improvements, and data preparation for audits and reporting
• Establish and maintain proper organization, documentation, and retention of accounting records to support audits and internal reviews
• Serve as a primary point of contact for accounting-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and provide guidance on accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and US GAAP requirements across accounting processes

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of ERP and accounting systems, with the ability to oversee accounting transactions, system integrity, and data accuracy
• In-depth understanding of accounts payable (AP) processes, with the ability to review, supervise, and resolve complex or non-routine AP issues
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure accuracy while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain accounting matters to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, particularly in a fast-paced close environment
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret relevant information to make sound accounting judgments
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset with a strong internal customer service orientation
• Prominent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions

Desired

• Experience overseeing or supporting cost accounting and manufacturing finance activities
• Strong working knowledge of SAP FI/CO or other enterprise-level accounting and finance modules
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools, BI dashboards, or data visualization platforms used for management reporting
• Proven ability to prepare and review executive-level financial reports and presentation materials
• Proven ability to drive accounting process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial transparency