Accounting Manager

CFGI; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CFGI is seeking an Accounting Manager – Internal to lead the internal accounting team and safeguard the integrity of financial reporting. The role combines hands-on accounting with oversight of month-end close, intercompany processes, accounts payable, and fixed assets, while supporting payroll oversight and cross-functional projects.

You will guide the payroll team, assist with M&A integrations and purchase accounting, and help drive improvements as CFGI expands internationally.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of general financial accounting and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close, intercompany accounting, and GL activity review.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close process with journal entries, reconciliations and schedules.
• Oversee intercompany transfer pricing calculations and intercompany billings.
• Supervise payroll accounting oversight without payroll processing responsibilities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to the accounting team to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee accounts payable and expense reimbursement processes and controls.
• Support international expansion and multi-currency accounting needs.

Skills

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

Payroll oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager – Internal

As an Accounting Manager, you will be part of the internal accounting team and play a key role in the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the organization's financial reporting. This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with oversight of key processes and team activities, including the month-end close, intercompany accounting, accounts payable, and fixed assets. Payroll accounting is also a core part of the role, including accounting oversight of payroll and general oversight of the payroll team. As a growing company expanding into new international markets, we need a versatile, hands-on team member who can act as a utility player, picking up new projects, including M&A integrations and purchase accounting, and helping wherever the accounting team needs support. The Accounting Manager reports to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee intercompany transfer pricing calculations and the preparation and recording of related intercompany billings, ensuring accuracy and consistency with established policies.
• Manage the intercompany close process, including reconciling intercompany balances, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring intercompany activity is eliminated accurately and on time.
• Oversee the accounting and general ledger recording of payroll, including reviewing payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and account activity for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, review, and oversight to accounting team members, helping ensure work is completed accurately, completely, and on time.
• Oversee the accounts payable and expense reimbursement processes, including the timely resolution of issues and maintenance of appropriate controls.
• Maintain and review cash flow forecasting to support effective financial planning and decision-making.
• Provide general oversight of the payroll team to confirm payroll activities are completed accurately and timely, while promptly identifying and escalating errors, missed deadlines, or control concerns.
• This role does not process payroll and is not responsible for payroll tax calculations, deposits, filings, returns, or related compliance activities.
• Oversee the organization's fixed assets, ensuring proper accounting, depreciation, reconciliation, and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare accurate and timely financial reports and resolve accounting matters.
• Coordinate with the payroll team and other stakeholders to obtain the information needed for period-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial controls, reporting processes, and compliance with applicable accounting standards; recommend and implement process improvements where appropriate.
• Support external audits by coordinating requests, reviewing supporting documentation, and helping ensure timely and complete responses.
• Document and maintain business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls and promote consistent execution.
• Support the company's international expansion by helping with accounting needs in new countries, such as new entity setup, multi-currency accounting, and local reporting requirements, and take on special projects and new areas of work as the business grows.
• Play a key role in M&A activity, including integrating acquired entities into the company's accounting processes and systems and assisting with purchase accounting, including opening balance sheet entries and related analysis.

What you must have

• Thorough knowledge of general financial accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and internal controls.
• Ability to review payroll-related accounting and general ledger activity without responsibility for payroll processing or payroll tax compliance.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience reviewing the work of others or leading accounting processes.
• Prior experience with payroll accounting, payroll journal entries, and payroll-related account reconciliations preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with M&A integrations or purchase accounting is a plus.
• Experience with general ledger systems and Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.

Who thrives here

• Strong leadership, review, and team-management skills, with the ability to set priorities and hold team members accountable for accurate and timely work.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve issues proactively.
• Flexibility and willingness to help where needed, including taking on new projects and unfamiliar areas as the business grows and expands internationally.