Corporate Accounting Manager
Susan Graham Consulting · Day, NY · 2 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Accounting/Finance
Accounting Operations & Close Process
- Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Perform and review monthly account reconciliations.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities and business units.
- Supervise and support accounting staff.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements.
- Generate and distribute budget-to-actual reports for departmental spending.
- Partner with department leaders to analyze variances and provide insights.
- Produce ad hoc financial reports to support business needs.
Budgeting & Planning
- Support the annual budgeting process across departments.
- Collaborate with business leaders to develop and refine budgets.
- Monitor departmental spend and ensure alignment with financial goals.
Compliance & Controls
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Participate in annual audits and support audit-related requests.
Treasury, Payroll & Systems Oversight
- Oversee treasury functions, including day-to-day banking activities.
- Provide oversight of payroll processes.
- Manage and optimize financial systems, including lease accounting and vendor spend tools.
Process Improvement & Projects
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Support cross-functional accounting and finance initiatives.
- Contribute to special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing or mentoring staff.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a multi-entity or complex organizational structure.
- Exposure to global or multi-division operations.
- Experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, or lease accounting tools.
- Background in process improvement, automation, or systems optimization.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
Work Environment & Additional Requirements
- Primarily office-based with extended periods working at a computer.
- Occasional travel to business units or operational sites may be required.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and timely financial reporting across all entities.
- Strong internal controls and audit readiness.
- Improved efficiency in accounting processes and systems.
- Clear, actionable financial insights for leadership and business partners.
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