Corporate Accounting Manager

About the role

The Corporate Accounting Manager oversees the company’s general accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and month-end close activities. This role manages accounting staff, ensures compliance with GAAP and internal controls, and supports the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities, and experience improving accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements and variance reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff to support team performance and professional growth.
• Partner with FP&A, tax, payroll, treasury, and operational teams on financial reporting and business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased efficiency within accounting operations.
• Support ERP system implementations, upgrades, and process optimization projects.
• Assist with technical accounting research and preparation of accounting memos as needed.
• Assist Corporate Controller with research and resolution of questions.
• Complete other ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is required or relevant experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or management experience.
• Commercial Real Estate or other service industry experience is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel with the ability to work with a large volume of data in spreadsheets, with knowledge of formulas and advanced functions, like pivot tables is required.
• Experience leading a team is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Yardi and Workday is a plus.
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports.
• High attention to detail with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Desire to work in a cooperative, productive, team-driven atmosphere and an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.