US Accounting Manager

Job Summary:
The US Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, and supporting month-end and year-end close. This role manages general ledger activities, supervises AP / AR and partners with cross-functional teams to support business decisions and compliance requirements.

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.
• Coordinate 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:

Required

• 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

Working Conditions:

• Performed in an office or hybrid environment.
• Extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and occasional long hours during peak close or audit periods.