Accounting Manager
Position Overview
The Accounting Manager leads day-to-day accounting activities and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role owns the close process, maintains strong internal controls, and collaborates with finance leadership to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical expertise who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements, including balance sheet and income statement
- Support external audits, tax compliance, and consolidated reporting as needed
Accounting Operations
- Oversee general ledger activities, including coordination with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
- Ensure appropriate revenue recognition and expense accruals
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations when applicable
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and enforce effective internal controls
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting standards
- Identify accounting issues, risks, and process gaps and recommend solutions
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and shorten close cycles
- Partner cross-functionally to improve data accuracy and financial insights
- Support accounting system implementations, enhancements, or integrations
- Evaluate opportunities for automation and workflow optimization
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Proven experience managing monthly close and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
- CPA or CPA-eligible
- Experience in multi-entity, investor-backed, or high-growth organizations
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., large or mid-market platforms)
- Background in operationally complex industries such as manufacturing, distribution, or professional services
Key Skills & Attributes
- Detail-oriented, organized, and hands-on approach
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Clear and effective communicator across functions
- Leadership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Qualified candidates, please email your resume to ericmaleski@ifgus.com