Finance and Accounting Manager
Robert Half · Hague, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$80k–$100k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct daily accounting operations across the general ledger, payables, receivables, and payroll to ensure accurate and efficient financial processing.
- Oversee the month-end close cycle and produce complete financial reporting packages, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and variance analysis for leadership review.
- Review and complete reconciliations for critical balance sheet accounts such as cash, receivables, payables, fixed assets, deposits, and intercompany activity.
- Track overdue customer accounts and coordinate collection efforts to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding balances.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules with a high level of accuracy and proper documentation.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports, supporting schedules, and required filings for internal leaders and external parties.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial workflows, and system usage to support efficiency and future growth.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage financial transaction controls related to invoice approvals, journal entries, and disbursements to promote accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with senior leadership on budget preparation, historical financial analysis, cost allocations, and other assigned projects while supporting operational needs that may occasionally extend beyond standard business hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
- At least 3–5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their practical application.
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation.
- Background in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally within a nonprofit or fund accounting environment.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, with advanced capability in Excel.
- Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Sound accounting judgment.
- A hands-on approach to process improvement.
- The ability to guide a team in a player-coach capacity.
Skills
- Accounting software proficiency.
- Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel.
- Financial reporting and analysis skills.
- Team management and mentoring abilities.
- Process improvement and optimization skills.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Direct path to executive leadership.
Pay
$80,000 - $100,000
Schedule
On-site, direct-hire role.