Accounting Manager

Schedule:Core hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM --> must be in the office during these hours, expectation: 40+ hours a weekHybrid schedule after the first 90 days2 days WFH - candidates choiceOverview:The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring effective communication across the General Ledger team, driving process improvements, and providing leadership, coaching, and accountability to accounting supervisors. This individual will serve as the operational leader of the team, maintaining visibility across all accounting functions while ensuring workloads are balanced, procedures are clearly defined, and critical deadlines are met.This role requires a strong blend of technical accounting expertise and people leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, takes ownership of challenges, makes sound decisions independently, and is willing to roll up their sleeves to support projects and operational needs when necessary.Responsibilities:Oversee daily operations of the General Ledger team and provide leadership to 4 Accounting Supervisors.Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and accountability across the accounting department.Monitor workload distribution and ensure resources are allocated appropriately across the team.Lead performance evaluations, coaching conversations, and development planning for supervisors.Address performance issues directly and ensure team members are meeting expectations.Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and operational workflows.Drive process improvements and support organizational and operational changes.Maintain a high-level understanding of all accounting functions and serve as a key resource for departmental decision-making.Partner with leadership to establish and maintain an effective operational structure.Lead and participate in special projects as needed, stepping into hands-on accounting work when required.Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking to solve problems, remove roadblocks, and drive actionable solutions.Ensure timely completion of month-end close activities and other key accounting deliverables.Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Communicate effectively across teams and leadership to assess accounting impact and drive alignmentMust Haves:Bachelors in related field10+ years of progressive accounting experience4+ years public accounting background4+ years of people leadership / supervisory experienceCPA required OR Master’s in Accounting or a related fieldWorkday ExperienceStrong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting functions (close, reporting, audit, accruals, etc.)Strong communication skills and ability to manage up/down and cross-functionally