Accounting Manager

Our client is a large, nationally recognized professional membership organization supporting more than 1.5 million members across the U.S. The organization operates across multiple entities, including both not-for-profit and for-profit subsidiaries.As the finance function continues to evolve, the organization is bringing key accounting responsibilities back in-house and is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to help strengthen financial reporting, controls, processes, and systems.About the RoleThe Accounting Manager will join a seven-person accounting and finance team and oversee accounting activities across multiple entities.This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong technical accounting foundation, ideally combining public accounting and corporate accounting experience.Key areas of responsibility include financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger oversight, reconciliations, audit coordination, internal controls, team leadership, and support of the organization's NetSuite implementation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead month-end and year-end close activities.Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.Coordinate external audits and serve as a key contact for auditors.Support accounting for investment activities, including private equity and venture debt.Help transition accounting processes back in-house.Play a leadership role in the ongoing NetSuite implementation.Develop and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and workflows.Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.Partner with FP&A and other departments on financial analysis and special projects.QualificationsActive CPA license required.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.Strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.Experience with month-end close and external audits.Supervisory or management experience preferred.Public accounting + corporate/private industry experience strongly preferred.Big Four, national, or large regional public accounting experience is a plus.Multi-entity accounting experience preferred.NetSuite experience strongly preferred.ERP implementation experience is a plus.Advanced Excel skills.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.