Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager 

Reports to: Controller 
Location: Hybrid (per company policy) 
Travel: Minimal 

Role Overview 

We are rebuilding and expanding our accounting function and are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to help lead that transformation. This role will be central to building a best-in-class accounting operation, supporting new systems, stronger processes, and improved financial visibility across the organization. 

The ideal candidate is a strategic and operational leader who can own critical accounting processes while helping shape the future of the team. This person will work closely with finance leadership to improve systems, identify financial risks and opportunities, and help build and mentor a growing accounting team. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to play a meaningful role in scaling a high-performing finance organization. 

Key Responsibilities 

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting 

• Own the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. 

• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation in NetSuite. 

• Identify and proactively escalate financial risks, unusual trends, or potential misstatements during the close process. 

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and analyze key variances and performance drivers. 

• Partner with leadership to translate financial results into clear insights and actionable recommendations. 

• Continuously improve close processes, controls, and reporting capabilities as new systems and workflows are implemented. 

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management 

• Oversee the accounts payable function supporting $40M+ in annual vendor spend. 

• Manage the vendor lifecycle including onboarding, documentation, and master data integrity. 

• Maintain strong payment controls and vendor verification procedures to mitigate fraud risk. 

• Manage vendor payment cycles and banking processes to ensure timely and accurate payments. 

• Analyze vendor payment activity to optimize payment terms, cash flow management, and vendor spend. 

• Improve AP processes through automation, stronger controls, and scalable workflows. 

Accounts Receivable & Working Capital Management 

• Own the client billing and accounts receivable process, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely collections. 

• Monitor AR aging and actively manage working capital performance. 

• Partner with leadership to improve billing operations and accelerate cash conversion cycles. 

• Resolve billing discrepancies and maintain strong documentation for audit readiness. 

• Support revenue recognition and ensure accurate revenue cut-off during month-end close. 

• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, systems, and reporting visibility. 

Team Building & Process Development 

• Help build and develop the accounting team, supporting hiring, training, and mentoring of new team members. 

• Partner with leadership to establish scalable processes, internal controls, and best practices. 

• Support implementation and optimization of fi