Accounting Manager - Close, GAAP & Team Leadership

Abacus Group, LLC; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager for our Leesburg, VA office to lead month-end close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and enforce GAAP policies.

You will oversee reconciliations, complex accounting matters (leases and consolidations), and cross-functional coordination for data integrity and operational alignment. Mentoring the accounting team and driving process improvements are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of corporate accounting experience.
• Technical exposure to consolidations and leases is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage others.
• Private and combo experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support technical accounting matters, including lease accounting, consolidations, and other complex accounting transactions.
• Oversee fixed assets, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and related financial activities.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts by preparing and reviewing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost allocations, and operational alignment.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, providing required documentation and facilitating successful audit completion.
• Enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control policies.

Skills

Corporate accounting

Consolidations

Lease accounting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

People management

Private company experience

Job description

Abacus Group, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager for our Leesburg, VA office to lead month-end close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and enforce GAAP policies.

You will oversee reconciliations, complex accounting matters (leases and consolidations), and cross-functional coordination for data integrity and operational alignment. Mentoring the accounting team and driving process improvements are key aspects of the role.