Senior Corporate Accounting Manager

L&R Distributors

Brooklyn, NY

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Distribution Services, Documentation, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, IBM AS-400 Server, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Oracle Application Server, Performance Management, Policy Development, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Sales, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Tax Accounting, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Wholesale Industry

LOCATION

Brooklyn, NY

POSTED

Today

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Senior Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational leadership of the corporate accounting function. This role serves as a critical partner to senior leadership, driving financial integrity and process excellence across the organization. The Senior Corporate Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of the monthly close cycle, ensure adherence to GAAP standards, and maintain audit-ready financial records. In addition, the Senior Corporate Accounting Manager will lead a high-performing team, champion continuous process improvement initiatives, and serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and tax professionals, ensuring the organization's accounting practices reflect the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and develop the corporate accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance management
Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analyses
Maintain and improve documented accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures
Coordinate with external tax professionals and government agencies on company filings
Serve as the accounting lead on enterprise-wide initiatives, collaborating with senior stakeholders across Finance, Sales, HR, and Operations to evaluate business decisions, resolve accounting complexities, and ensure GAAP-compliant outcomes
Identify and lead initiatives to streamline accounting processes
Partner with divisional and senior leaders on accounting and finance matters
Serve as the primary liaison for the external auditors; coordinate audit schedules, prepare requested documentation, and resolve findings
Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with 8 – 10 years of progressive experience (CPA preferred)
Strong foundation in GAAP, accrual accounting, and cost accounting
Experience with percentage-of-completion and project-based accounting (manufacturing or wholesale distribution background a plus)
Proven ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and confidential information with discretion
Strong communicator who can translate financial data for non-finance audiences
Advanced knowledge of excel
Ability to adhere to month-end close timelines
Oracle NetSuite, AS400, Concur Invoice, and Concur Expense experience a plus

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS

Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM EST

PAY RANGE: $140-160K Annually based on experience

BENEFITS

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid parental leave

Senior Corporate Accounting Manager

L&R Distributors

Brooklyn, NY

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