Manager, General Ledger and Accounting

About the role

The Manager, Record to Report – Accounting and General Ledger will own key general ledger areas within the U.S. record to report function, including operating expense accounting, Travel & Expense (T&E), royalties, payroll and benefits accounting, and other complex journal entries. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate monthly close, balance sheet integrity, and GAAP-compliant accounting in a SOX-controlled public-company environment. The role will also support ad hoc corporate initiatives and may expand into additional accounting areas over time.

Responsibilities

P&L & Operating Expense Accounting

• Own accounting for operating expenses, including accruals and allocations.
• Own accounting for payroll, benefits and other compensation related activities.
• Own accounting for deferred projects.
• Oversee T&E accounting and reconciliation in coordination with AP and Concur.
• Account for royalty expense and related accruals.
• Perform variance analysis and support executive reporting.

Balance Sheet & Complex Accounting Areas

• Own accounting for Fixed Asset and related capital expenditures.
• Own accounting for Leases.
• Own accounting for other balance sheet accounts, as needed.
• Prepare account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Prepare and review complex and top-side journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close deadlines.

SOX & Controls

• Execute and document SOX controls for assigned accounts.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Qualifications

• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• This position will be located in VA.
• Public accounting background preferred.
• Experience in publicly traded or large multinational company preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including goodwill and equity accounting.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience.