Senior Accounting and Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee accounting operations for clients, including month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, accurate technical accounting, high-quality financial reporting, and audit support.
• Serve as primary liaison between private equity sponsor and portfolio company leadership.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting in support of client objectives.
• Partner with technology teams on ERP/accounting system design and implementation.
• Act as the key point of contact for executives, boards, and private equity stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance teams to ensure excellence in deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and the scope of services.
• Oversee cash management activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, fixed asset investments, and cash flow forecasting.
• Develop KPI tracking and operational reporting cadences.

Qualifications

• Big 4 or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Corporate accounting leadership also considered.
• 7–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Undergraduate B.S. Degree - emphasis in Accounting & Finance, CPA, CFA, or CMA preferred.
• Expertise in month-end close, technical accounting, financial reporting, and audits.
• Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, ERP, and financial reporting systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships.