Accounting Manager

Department: Finance • Reports To: Director of Finance • FLSA Status: Exempt • Employee Type: Full-Time

Schedule

• Monday – Friday (flexible hours)
• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (30 minutes for lunch and 30 minutes for a break, or 60 minutes for lunch)

Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the overall accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company’s financial statements and accounting operations. This role leads the accounting function, ensures strong internal controls, and provides oversight of the month-end close process. The Accounting Manager works closely with the Director of Finance to support financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Owns the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting
• Reviews and approves journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled, supported, and reviewed on a timely basis
• Oversees tax filing process and serves as a key contact to external tax partners
• Administers local insurances
• Completes complex or judgmental accounting areas with oversight from the Director of Finance
• Oversees accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash application processes, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items
• Maintains and enhances accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in partnership with the Director of Finance
• Coordinates and manages the external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to auditor inquiries
• Monitors financial activity to identify unusual trends, variances, or risks and ensures appropriate follow-up
• Drives process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
• Serves as the primary point of contact for accounting-related issues across the organization
• Supports general office operations and administrative needs as part of a small, collaborative team

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading or supervising an accounting function
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting processes
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting functions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner across departments and explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, automation, and emerging tools to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Provides coaching, training, and oversight to accounting team members and ensures work is completed accurately and on time
• Reviews staff work product and supports employee development
• Experience with intercompany accounting, cash management, and audit coordination preferred
• CPA or CMA certification preferred

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; and/or 7+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively with customers, vendors, and coworkers on a one-to-one basis, both in person, by phone, or email

Computer Skills

Ability to use the Microsoft® Office suite of programs, Adobe Acrobat, and other office software.

Work Environment

The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• May be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles
• Some operations require the use of personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses, face shields, and protective clothing and footwear