Accounting Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and strengthen financial operations. This role oversees the full accounting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, managing client billing and accounts receivable, and maintaining effective internal controls. The Accounting Manager will partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support, while supporting audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to improve processes and lead others in a growing financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring transactions, reconciliations, and financial statements are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
• Lead client billing and revenue processes, including fee calculations, invoice review, billing adjustments, cash receipts, and reconciliation to client agreements and custodial data.
• Oversee the general ledger, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations (accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, cash activity, and other key balance sheet accounts).
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Oversee accounts payable, expense reporting, vendor payments, and cash disbursements while maintaining appropriate approval controls.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor team and individual budgets, explain financial results, and support sound business decisions.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a registered investment adviser environment.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors, tax advisers, banking partners, vendors, and other financial service providers.
• Coordinate financial information and documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Perform special projects, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• At least three years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal control practices.
• Experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, financial models, and data analysis.
• High level of discretion, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Experience in wealth management, investment advisory, professional services, or another regulated financial services environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advisory fee billing and client invoicing.
• Addepar and Salesforce experience.
• Experience improving accounting processes, implementing systems, or supporting business growth and organizational change.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Competitive bonus potential based on successful execution of firm goals and individual performance metrics.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days for new employees; increases to 18 days after the second year and increases from there per a schedule.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Telecommuting opportunities.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and HSA with $2,000 annual employer contribution.
• Employer reimbursement for professional designations and continuing education.
• Free Financial Planning services for employees and their spouses.

Location

Telecommuting opportunities (location not specified).