Manager, Financial Accounting & Analysis

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process across all entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Establish and enforce reconciliation standards, documentation requirements, and review procedures.
• Lead the investigation of complex discrepancies, including historical issues and current-period variances.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to prevent recurring errors.
• Review and approve journal entries and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Prioritize and manage workload across the team, balancing historical cleanup efforts with ongoing financial accuracy.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including senior and intermediate team members.
• Partner with AP, AR, payroll, and operational teams to improve transaction accuracy and reduce mis-postings.
• Collaborate with IT and finance leadership to improve ERP system functionality, data integrity, and reporting capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and reduce manual effort.
• Support audit readiness, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and coordination with external auditors.
• Monitor and report on key issues, risks, and progress related to balance sheet integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and multi-entity environments.
• Prior experience leading or supervising accounting teams preferred.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting in a multi-entity environment.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of complex issues.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and ERP platforms (experience with D365 preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across accounting, operations, and leadership teams.
• Able to drive process improvements and enforce standards.