Accounting Manager

BrainWorks; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks is seeking an Accounting GL Manager for our Greater Phoenix region, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will lead GL operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive internal controls while collaborating across teams.

The role demands strong technical accounting skills and leadership for a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate will oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes, support audits, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Seven to ten years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a multi-entity organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with fixed assets, banking reconciliations, and internal controls.
• CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements, balance sheet accounts, and the chart of accounts.
• Partner with Treasury on cash positioning, bank reconciliations, and banking-related accounting activities.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, accruals, intercompany transactions, and financial analysis.
• Review financial results, investigate variances, and recommend process improvements.
• Support budgeting, internal controls, compliance reviews, and internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Lead and support accounting team members, manage competing priorities, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on accounting initiatives, reporting requests, and special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Intercompany accounting

Education

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

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Avsight

Job description

Accounting GL Manager
Location: Greater Phoenix, AZ | Hybrid

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting GL Manager to oversee general ledger operations, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring GAAP compliance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting process improvements. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements, balance sheet accounts, and the chart of accounts.
• Partner with Treasury on cash positioning, bank reconciliations, and banking-related accounting activities.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, accruals, intercompany transactions, and financial analysis.
• Review financial results, investigate variances, and recommend process improvements.
• Support budgeting, internal controls, compliance reviews, and internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Lead and support accounting team members, manage competing priorities, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on accounting initiatives, reporting requests, and special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Seven to ten years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a multi-entity organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with fixed assets, banking reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Salesforce, Avsight, or Microsoft 365 preferred.
• CPA or MBA preferred.

BrainWorks specializes in delivering exceptional Accounting and Finance talent to drive business success. Our dedicated Accounting and Finance Practice connects top companies with industry-leading professionals in roles ranging from mid-level management to executive leadership.

We pride ourselves on delivering quality, speed, and results through our proven recruitment process. With deep industry expertise, our consultants understand the unique challenges of the accounting and finance landscape and provide tailored solutions to meet your hiring needs.

When you partner with BrainWorks, you work with trusted advisors who are dedicated to finding the right talent to strengthen your team. Learn more at brainworksinc.com.

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