Accounting Manager

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting in New Hampshire is seeking an Accounting Manager for a growing professional services firm. You will drive accounting operations and partner with leadership to improve processes and close cycles.

Ideal candidate brings over 7 years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and proven supervisory skills across multiple accounting systems. This role offers an opportunity to impact cash flow and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Comfortable working across multiple accounting and business systems.
• Can think strategically while remaining willing to roll up their sleeves and handle the details.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, billing, and general ledger activities.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Lead and streamline the monthly close process.
• Prepare financial schedules, variance analyses, and management reporting.
• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, cash application, aging, and collections.
• Monitor working capital and AR metrics and identify opportunities to improve cash flow.
• Support annual audits, bank reviews, lender requests, and covenant reporting.
• Provide financial analysis related to revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and working capital.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes.
• Participate in system implementations and reporting enhancements.
• Serve as a trusted accounting resource and business partner to operational leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

KBW has partnered with a growing professional services company in their search for an accounting Manager. If you are looking to make an impact and want continuous improvement, this might be a great role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, billing, and general ledger activities.


• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.


• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.


• Lead and streamline the monthly close process.


• Prepare financial schedules, variance analyses, and management reporting.


• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, cash application, aging, and collections.


• Monitor working capital and AR metrics and identify opportunities to improve cash flow.


• Support annual audits, bank reviews, lender requests, and covenant reporting.


• Provide financial analysis related to revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and working capital.


• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes.


• Participate in system implementations and reporting enhancements.


• Serve as a trusted accounting resource and business partner to operational leadership.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has approximately 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Has supervisory or team leadership experience.


• Is comfortable working across multiple accounting and business systems.


• Can think strategically while remaining willing to roll up their sleeves and handle the details.

Compensation

$110,000-130,000 and comprehensive benefits.