Accounting Manager

Overview

A growing organization serving global manufacturers is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their finance team. This role reports to the Director of Accounting and plays a key part in managing accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and building scalable processes to support rapid growth. The position involves hands-on management of the close process, financial reporting, internal controls, system implementations, accounts payable, expense reports, and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including general ledger and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Oversee accounts payable and manage fixed assets, inventory, and other core operational accounting processes
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial statements
• Handle intercompany revenue, billing, and statutory audits of foreign subsidiaries
• Optimize the close calendar to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting
• Manage bank transactions and serve as a backup for payroll processing
• Maintain a structured and efficient close process targeting completion within 5–7 business days
• Manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities to meet internal and external deadlines

Systems & Process Improvement

• Assist with implementation of accounting tools and initiate process improvements using AI tools
• Enhance documentation, standard operating procedures, automation, and internal workflows to reduce errors and support scalability
• Support integration of key systems such as expense reimbursement, credit cards, banking, and HRIS

Compliance & Special Projects

• Provide support for annual and interim financial audits
• Monitor evolving compliance requirements
• Support special projects related to business expansion, cost accounting, or new policy implementation
• Coordinate with offshore team members and contribute to global process alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in accounting preferred
• CPA preferred; candidates with sufficient accounting coursework to meet CPA eligibility will also be considered
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in complex or high-growth environments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting; IFRS experience preferred
• Working knowledge of NetSuite preferred
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills; experience with reporting tools and dashboards is a plus
• Proven ability to work effectively in high-performing teams
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Experience in SaaS, equipment leasing, or manufacturing environments is a plus
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
• Experience working with offshore teams and/or in international or multi-entity environments
• Direct experience contributing to a 5-day close process

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including stock options
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match
• Unlimited paid time off
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing team

Location

This is a remote-first position based in the United States. The team is distributed across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, with collaboration required during core working hours.