Accounting Manager – Month-End Close, GAAP & Audit (SOX Environment)

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support a fast‑paced, audit‑ready accounting organization. This role is ideal for someone with a strong public‑company or Big 4 background who can lead close activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements within a dynamic environment.

You will oversee key areas of the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close, review reconciliations and journal entries, support internal/external audits, and partner cross‑functionally to strengthen accounting processes.

No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Contract Duration: 6 months | W2

Work Model: Hybrid | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday onsite (remote on Wednesday and Friday)

Please Note: Local or regionally based candidates are strongly preferred. Exceptional non‑local candidates may be considered if they can self‑relocate immediately and commit to the onsite schedule.

Responsibilities:

Close Management & Financial Reporting

• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Perform analytical reviews of monthly results and investigate fluctuations.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls and documentation standards.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, and support schedules.

Audit & Compliance

• Partner with auditors to resolve questions and provide timely responses.
• Prepare audit‑ready workpapers and support internal/external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX‑related requirements, and accounting policies.

Process Improvement

• Enhance documentation, controls, and reconciliation procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate close processes.
• Implement improvements that reduce close timelines while maintaining accuracy.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor accounting staff involved in close activities.
• Support cross‑functional teams with accounting guidance and issue resolution.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience leading month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including manual calculations and complex formulas.
• Ability to prepare, review, and validate reconciliations, rollforwards, and journal entries.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in Big 4, public companies, or similarly structured environments.

Preferred Skills:

• CPA (active or in progress)
• Background in technology, SaaS, or fintech environments.
• Experience with BlackLine or similar close/reconciliation tools.
• Experience implementing process improvements or automation within the close cycle.