Job Description

The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining accounting operations, responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and control of the close and financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role supervises the accounting team and partners with the Controller on tax compliance, audit, budgeting, board reporting, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries; clear aged reconciling items and maintain general ledger integrity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with variance and flux analysis for Controller review.
• Own revenue recognition, deferred revenue, accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset accounting, including seasonal cutoff and accrual procedures.
• Assist the controller in preparing and documenting key financial controls (reconciliation review, journal entry approval, close checklists); maintain audit-ready evidence and escalate control gaps to the Controller.
• Assist the controller in preparing audit schedules and support (PBC) and respond to auditor requests; remediate findings within areas of responsibility.
• Partner with the Controller on federal, state, and local tax compliance and government reporting by preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and data.
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems, policies, and close processes; document procedures and drive automation within approved systems.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff: assign work, review output, provide systems training, and contribute to performance feedback.
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from the Controller, leadership, and the private equity sponsor.

This position will perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department.

Core Competencies:

• Organization
• Analytical thinking
• Leadership
• Communication (excellent written and verbal)
• Attention to detail

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years supervising staff
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience preparing financial statements
• Hands-on experience with the general ledger, month-end/year-end close, and account reconciliations
• Experience supporting external audits and operating internal controls
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP software and advanced Excel

Preferred Education & Experience:

• CPA preferred; CMA considered
• Experience in a PE-backed and services is a plus.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000