Accounting Manager

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational organization in New York seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee all aspects of financial operations. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA certification preferred, and 5+ years of accounting experience, including management. Key responsibilities include overseeing month-end processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The salary range is $125,000 – $135,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing daily accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and provide guidance to a team of accountants.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review complex financial statements and budgets.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and policies.

Skills

Management

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and managing the accounting team. This role reports to the Assistant Controller and Controller and plays a critical part in developing accounting policies, driving process improvements, and providing strategic financial information to upper management.

Key Responsibilities

• Management & Leadership: Mentor and provide guidance to a team of accountants and staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Financial Close & General Ledger: Oversee the timely and accurate execution of month‑end and year‑end closing processes and manage the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, review and analyze complex financial statements, reports, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to management for strategic decision‑making.
• Audit & Tax Preparation: Coordinate and manage all internal and external audit activities and tax preparation processes (including Form 990), serving as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Account Reconciliation & Controls: Oversee and ensure all balance‑sheet and income‑statement account reconciliations are properly supported, documented, and performed according to policy. Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Compliance & Policy: Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles, ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and reporting requirements.
• Process Improvement & Technology: Assess current practices and procedures, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license strongly preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and departmental leadership.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP systems).
• Prior public accounting firm experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Employment Details

Experience: Required

Employment: Full‑time

Salary: $125,000 – $135,000 yearly

This position is not bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Benefits

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.

Immigration Sponsorship

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment‑based immigration sponsorship.