Accounting Manager/Controller (CONFIDENTIAL)

This role oversees the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, consistent internal controls, and well-timed financial cycles. The position plays a central role in maintaining audit readiness, improving processes, and strengthening the overall financial structure of the organization.

Requirements

• Provide day-to-day direction, support, and coaching to accounting staff
• Oversee preparation of monthly financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Meet with department managers and executives to discuss monthly results and variances
• Establish, communicate, and maintain closing schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses; prepare complex entries as needed
• Monitor cash activity, complete weekly cash flow reviews, and ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules for both tax and financial reporting
• Oversee inventory accounting and retain complete supporting documentation
• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and proper integration with related systems
• Coordinate preparation and submission of audit schedules and support external auditors
• Recommend enhancements to internal controls and oversee implementation
• Lead the annual budgeting process for operating and capital budgets and assist leadership with financial planning
• Ensure timely filing of all required tax documents and compliance reports
• Maintain organized financial documentation that supports reporting and audit requirements
• Partner with internal teams and external service providers on system improvements and reporting needs
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism
• Work with the CFO on reporting needs, escalations, and long-term planning