Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager


Direct Hire


Salary: $150-165k


Remote



Must Haves:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree and 8+ years experience
• General accounting skill set ( GAAP, financials, GL, audit readiness, etc) and technical accounting aptitude
• Management/Supervisory experience
  

Plus:

• Public accounting ( Big 4 preferred)
• CPA
• Quickbooks and/or Netsuite
• Experience from fast pace, high growth environments
  
  
  
  

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Job Description:

Senior Accounting Manager

Location Remote

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly driven Senior Accounting Manager to join a high-growth, dynamic organization and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) . This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong foundation in public accounting who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to build, scale, and improve accounting operations.

The Senior Accounting Manager will take ownership of the company’s core accounting functions, including financial close, reporting, payroll oversight, and compliance. This individual will lead a small but high-performing team , drive process improvements, and play a key role in enhancing financial systems and controls. This is a high-visibility role with significant growth potential as the organization continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations , including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Oversee and optimize the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP, delivering insights to senior leadership
• Partner closely with the CFO on financial reporting, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a small accounting team , fostering accountability, growth, and continuous improvement
• Ensure accuracy in payroll review and approval , maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations
• Drive monthly financial analysis , including variance and trend analysis, to support decision-making
• Establish, enhance, and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Lead coordination with external auditors and tax advisors for audits and compliance matters
• Oversee state and local tax compliance and filings
• Champion process improvement initiatives , automation, and efficiencies across accounting functions
• Play a key role in systems optimization and implementations , leveraging strong ERP experience
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives and improve financial visibility
• Lead or support special projects and strategic initiatives as the company scales

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience , including public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm preferred)
• Minimum 3+ years of management experience , including leading and developing small teams
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience working in high-growth, fast-paced environments
• Proven track record of being hands-on while also leading strategically

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