Accounting Manager (CPA) — Drive Growth & GAAP Excellence

Jobot; Catonsville (MD); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

CPA license

Public accounting

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

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

Description du poste

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.