Manager - General Accounting / Project

About the role

The Manager of General Accounting will oversee key aspects of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. This role will build and lead a team while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and support the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and audit support
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, and financial analyses for senior management decision-making
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support revenue and expense accruals, analyze financial statement fluctuations, and explain budget variances
• Oversee complex technical accounting processes, including areas such as revenue recognition and inventory costing
• Establish operational objectives and ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals by providing coaching, guidance, and support to drive performance and professional growth
• Cook up and support external audits, including preparing audit schedules and responding to audit inquiries
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and general accounting procedures
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and the use of data analytics tools to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, identify trends and variances, and enhance forecasting accuracy
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvements and scalable accounting processes
• Make complex accounting decisions in collaboration with the Controller and finance leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, with experience in NetSuite or similar platforms.
• Proven leadership skills with experience building, managing and developing a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders.
• Able to think strategically and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Tableau.
• Knowledge of internal controls best practices.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development.