FIT NYC Accounting Manager, Accounting

About the role

The Accounting Manager provides leadership and oversight for accounting operations within the Controller's Department. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the institution's financial records; coordinating monthly and annual close activities; supervising professional accounting staff; and supporting compliance, audit readiness, and internal controls. The Accounting Manager serves as a key escalation point for complex accounting matters and works closely with campus partners to support effective financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day accounting operations, including planning, assigning, and reviewing work to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Supervise Accounting and other assigned staff; provide coaching, training, and performance feedback in accordance with institutional policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, documentation, and coverage plans to support continuity of operations and consistent service delivery.
• Oversee monthly, quarter end, and year end close activities for assigned accounting areas.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments to ensure compliance with GAAP and institutional standards.
• Ensure general ledger accounts, funds, and supporting schedules are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and external reporting by ensuring the reliability of underlying accounting records.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting procedures and internal controls to mitigate risk and promote compliance.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to audit inquiries.
• Ensure accounting practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Oversee bank and related reconciliations and review resolution of reconciling items.
• Coordinate operational banking and payment control processes as assigned.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues, including multi fund activity and related entity transactions as applicable.
• Serve as a primary accounting resource for campus departments and administrative units, resolving complex or escalated accounting issues.
• Partner with other finance and administrative teams to support accurate, timely, and consistent financial records across the institution.
• Represent the Accounting function on committees, working groups, and institution-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Lead or support special projects assigned by the Deputy Controller or Controller, including process improvements, policy development, and system or workflow enhancements.
• Evaluate existing practices and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strengthen internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related business field.