Job Overview – Accounting Manager
Compensation: $120,000–$160,000/year
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Remote)
Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounting Manager in New York, NY for our client, leading corporate accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and general ledger activities within a growing organization. This newly created role will own the accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet, oversee a small accounting team, manage intercompany accounting, and support process improvements and internal controls. The ideal candidate has hands-on corporate accounting experience within a non-financial services environment and a strong background in U.S. GAAP, financial analysis, and accounting operations.
Responsibilities as the Accounting Manager:
- Financial Close: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement review.
- Financial Reporting: Maintain ownership of P&L and balance sheet accuracy while performing variance analysis and reviewing key financial accounts.
- Intercompany Accounting: Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, issue resolution, and settlement coordination across multiple entities.
- Accounting Leadership: Supervise and develop accounting staff while reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and maintaining hands-on involvement in daily accounting activities.
- Audit & Controls: Support external audits, maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and accounting policies, and strengthen internal controls and documentation.
- Process Improvement: Partner across finance and operational functions to improve accounting workflows, automate processes, and enhance reporting efficiency.
Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Experience: 5–8 years of progressive corporate accounting experience, including month-end close ownership and accounting team supervision, is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Corporate accounting experience within a non-financial services organization is required, with advertising, media, marketing, or professional services experience preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong ERP experience are required, with NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement analysis, intercompany accounting, leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.