US Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; prepare and/or review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies; ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP/IFRS (as applicable).
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports; analyze variances and communicate insights to leadership.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and fixed assets (scope dependent on company structure).
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls; support SOX or other compliance programs as required.
• Cook with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties; prepare audit schedules and respond to requests.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing actuals, trend analyses, and business drivers.
• Ensure timely completion of sales/use tax, property tax, payroll-related filings, and other statutory reporting where applicable.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and systems; identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members (3-4 team members); assign work, review output, and manage performance.
• Partner cross-functionally (Operations, HR, Sales, FP&A) to resolve accounting issues and improve data quality.
• Maintain documentation, schedules, and workpapers to support financial reporting and audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial reporting.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP (or applicable accounting framework) and internal control concepts.
• Experience with accounting systems/ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Desired: CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, SaaS, healthcare, or other industry-specific accounting, as applicable.
• Experience with audit coordination, tax compliance support, and/or SOX controls.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting/analytics tools.

Core Competencies

• Financial close leadership and reconciliation expertise.
• Accounting policy application and technical accounting research.
• Internal controls and risk awareness.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Team leadership, coaching, and collaboration.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• High integrity and confidentiality.