Accounting Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting, reporting, and general ledger activities related to operating expenses, vendor payments, accruals, and other disbursement-related transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to operating expenses, vendor disbursements, prepaid assets, accruals, and related balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries associated with expenses, accruals, intercompany allocations, prepaid expenses, and payment-related accounting activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of expense recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Review and approve account reconciliations for key expense and liability accounts, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Partner closely with Accounts Payable, Treasury, Procurement, and operational departments to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions and timely financial reporting.
• Analyze spending trends, identify unusual fluctuations, and provide variance explanations to finance and executive leadership.
• Monitor accrued liabilities and ensure appropriate cut-off procedures are followed during financial close cycles.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations related to expense accounting and payment processes.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting related to expenditures and liabilities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting efficiencies to strengthen the close process and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Aid in accounting research and implementation of new accounting guidance impacting expense recognition and liability accounting.
• Collaborate with FP&A and business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and expense management initiatives.
• Develop, mentor, and manage accounting staff while promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing general ledger and month-end close activities.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience overseeing expense accounting, accrued liabilities, prepaid assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in a multi-entity, high-volume transaction environment preferred.
• Ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and communicate complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.