Accounting Manager - CPA

Jobot; Catonsville (MD); In loco; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its growing finance team in Baltimore, MD. This role transitions from public accounting to industry, bringing strong GAAP expertise and leadership to the close process.

The ideal candidate has CPA, 4–8 years of experience, and a proactive mindset to build scalable accounting processes, improve reporting, and partner with cross-functional teams across the business.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Experience in public accounting, ideally at a Big Four or nationally recognized accounting firm.
• Approximately 4–8 years of progressive accounting and audit experience, with the technical foundation to step into an industry leadership role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with an interest in building processes and improving how accounting operates.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth environment where priorities evolve and there is significant opportunity to take ownership.

Mansioni

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting.
• Technical Accounting: Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to complex accounting matters, prepare technical accounting memos, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting workflows, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and implement scalable processes and internal controls.
• Audit Management: Coordinate external audits, manage PBC requests, and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Account Reconciliations: Review general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to maintain the integrity of financial statements.
• Internal Controls: Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and controls as the business grows in complexity and scale.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, operations, and other departments to resolve accounting issues, improve financial visibility, and support business initiatives.
• Team Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff, with the opportunity to help build and develop the accounting function as the organization expands.
• Special Projects: Support new business initiatives, system implementations, financial reporting enhancements, and other strategic projects in a rapidly evolving environment.

Conoscenze

CPA license

Public accounting

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Accounting Manager - CPA

$120000 - $150000 per year | Baltimore, MD | On-site | Permanent

High-Growth Company | Opportunity for a Public Accounting Professional to Transition to Industry

A bit about us:

Our client is a rapidly growing, high-growth organization seeking an Accounting Manager to join its expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a public accounting professional ready to make the transition into industry and apply their technical accounting expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.

As the company continues to scale, the Accounting Manager will play a key role in strengthening accounting processes, improving financial reporting, and building the infrastructure needed to support continued growth. This position offers meaningful ownership, direct exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company’s financial operations.

Why join us?

• Join During a Period of Hypergrowth: Be part of an organization experiencing significant growth and help build the accounting infrastructure to support its next stage.
• Make an Immediate Impact: Take ownership of key accounting processes and contribute to meaningful improvements rather than simply maintaining the status quo.
• Transition Your Public Accounting Experience to Industry: Apply your audit and technical accounting background in a business-facing role with greater operational ownership.
• Accelerate Your Career: Gain exposure to senior leadership, complex business decisions, and opportunities for advancement as the company continues to scale.
• Build Something: Help develop scalable processes, strengthen internal controls, and shape the future of the accounting function.
• Dynamic Environment: Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values initiative, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting.
• Technical Accounting: Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to complex accounting matters, prepare technical accounting memos, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting workflows, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and implement scalable processes and internal controls.
• Audit Management: Coordinate external audits, manage PBC requests, and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Account Reconciliations: Review general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to maintain the integrity of financial statements.
• Internal Controls: Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and controls as the business grows in complexity and scale.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, operations, and other departments to resolve accounting issues, improve financial visibility, and support business initiatives.
• Team Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff, with the opportunity to help build and develop the accounting function as the organization expands.
• Special Projects: Support new business initiatives, system implementations, financial reporting enhancements, and other strategic projects in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Experience in public accounting, ideally at a Big Four or nationally recognized accounting firm.
• Approximately 4–8 years of progressive accounting and audit experience, with the technical foundation to step into an industry leadership role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with an interest in building processes and improving how accounting operates.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth environment where priorities evolve and there is significant opportunity to take ownership.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.