Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

About the Company/Role

Our client is a prominent, mission-driven organization based in Portland that operates as a social enterprise. They are dedicated to community empowerment and fostering an inclusive workforce, blending successful business operations with a deep commitment to social equity.

They are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead their day-to-day financial operations and ensure the highest standards of fiscal integrity. This is a critical leadership role responsible for maintaining the general ledger, managing the full close cycle, and providing the financial clarity needed to support the organization's community impact. This role operates in a hybrid work environment, offering a balance of remote flexibility and onsite collaboration.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Close Management

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including the general ledger, journal entries, and complex account reconciliations (prepaids, accruals, and intercompany transactions).
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of all financial data.

Reporting & Strategic Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in strict accordance with GAAP.
• Perform detailed budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide insightful reporting to help management track organizational health.
• Support strategic decision-making by translating complex financial data into actionable management reports.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for annual audits, coordinating schedules and preparing all necessary documentation for external auditors.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory requirements and stay current on evolving accounting standards.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to align financial processes with operational goals.
• Support the optimization of the company’s ERP system and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial workflows and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and the full accounting cycle is required.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data sets and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with modern ERP systems (such as NetSuite or similar platforms).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.