Senior Manager of Accounting

Senior Manager of Accounting

We are partnering with a publicly traded organization seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead the accounting function with full ownership of financial reporting, internal controls, and operational accounting. This is a high-impact leadership role within a complex, multi-entity environment, requiring a hands-on leader who can drive accountability, strengthen processes and controls, and elevate the overall quality and integrity of financial reporting. The Senior Manager of Accounting will lead a multi-location team and serve as a key partner to Finance, SOX, Tax, FP&A, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors, with strong visibility to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & Close Ownership

• Provide overall leadership for corporate accounting and financial reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant results
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, driving discipline, consistency, and audit readiness
• Review and approve: journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses and key estimates
• Ensure alignment between operating results and consolidated financial statements

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Own and drive internal control design, execution, and remediation efforts
• Strengthen SOX/ICFR frameworks and ensure controls are: properly designed, embedded into operations, supported by strong documentation
• Serve as the primary accounting leader interfacing with external auditors and internal audit
• Establish a culture of control ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Technical Accounting & External Reporting

• Oversee and review inputs into SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, etc.), including disclosures and supporting schedules
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP across complex areas such as reserves, accruals, intercompany activity, and inventory/accounting estimates
• Partner with Technical Accounting, Consolidations, and Financial Reporting teams as needed

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including managers and senior staff
• Set clear expectations for performance, execution, and leadership
• Build bench strength and elevate technical accounting and control capabilities across the team
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability

Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability

• Drive improvements across close processes, reconciliations, and reporting workflows
• Lead initiatives focused on: process standardization, automation and efficiency, enhanced reporting and analytics
• Ensure strong data integrity and control considerations across ERP systems and system integrations
• Build scalable processes that support growth and audit readiness

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 10–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within a public company environment
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX/ICFR frameworks
• Proven experience leading internal control environments and remediation efforts
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence cross-functionally, and manage external audit relationships