About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established, growing Manhattan-based organization in search of a Senior Accounting Manager to join their accounting leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering a strong mix of hands-on accounting responsibilities, cross-functional partnership, and leadership exposure. The organization prides itself on stability, internal growth, and a collaborative culture — making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact.
What You Will Do
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Organize and coordinate the month-end close process with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury, and Business Planning teams; validate and integrate sales and payroll general ledger files
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Reconcile key accounts on the balance sheet and income statement; review proper accounting of all bank transactions; make adjusting entries as required
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Drive the preparation and consolidation of internal and external financial statements in US GAAP, ITA GAAP, and IFRS, including analysis and reconciliation of intercompany balances
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Build and maintain key internal department documents, including chart of accounts, Accounting SOPs and policies, and accounting worksheets
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Build and maintain backup schedules for various P&L and balance sheet line items, such as rent, utilities, contract revenue, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses
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Identify and implement process improvements within the Finance department, leveraging technology and AI where appropriate
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Supervise the accounting, collection, and reconciliation of corporate and retail trade receivables
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Support alignment between finance and business operations by providing guidance and implementing controls on activities such as third-party revenue channels
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Coordinate timely filing and payment of sales and use tax for all store locations
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Work directly with stakeholders and team members to prepare accounting reports and analysis
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Assist in internal and external audits
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Mentor and develop junior accounting staff
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Perform other duties as required or assigned
What They Are Looking For
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Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Finance, and/or Accounting
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6+ years of experience with general ledger functions and month-end close
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Strong manufacturing accounting background with experience managing inventory
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CPA preferred but not required — candidates with a solid manufacturing accounting foundation are strongly encouraged to apply
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Prior leadership or team management experience; experience mentoring junior staff is a plus
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Advanced Excel skills (index-match, SUMIFS, pivot tables, templates)
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Familiarity with US GAAP; willingness to learn ITA GAAP and IFRS
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Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics (Finance & Operations) or similar ERP system
Why This Role
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Highly visible leadership position within a stable, growing organization
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Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
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Collaborative environment with cross-functional partnership across the business
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Strong mentorship and career growth potential
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Competitive compensation package
