Accounting Manager: GAAP Close, Controls & Leadership

Lafayette 148 New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette 148 New York is seeking a Manager of Accounting to lead core accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration across FP&A, Operations, and HR.

The position is hybrid in-office/remote based on business needs and company WFH policy, offering leadership responsibility and the chance to drive process improvements in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Proven experience with inventory audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Experience in retail/apparel/consumer goods industry preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Blue Cherry strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting functions including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and sub-ledgers
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by staff
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation of accounting procedures
• Support preparation of audited financial statements and coordinate external audit requests
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, and HR to ensure integrity of financial data
• Partner with A/P and A/R teams to streamline processes and ensure accurate reporting
• Assist in maintaining an effective chart of accounts to support management and departmental reporting
• Monitor and reconcile monthly inventory by location, update the general ledger, and perform inventory audits and assessments
• Analyze purchase price variances, anomalies, and potential risks associated with inventory, providing detailed reports and explanations to management
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to accounting team
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and local, state, and federal financial regulations
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and automation projects

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Blue Cherry

Excel

Job description

Lafayette 148 New York is seeking a Manager of Accounting to lead core accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration across FP&A, Operations, and HR.

The position is hybrid in-office/remote based on business needs and company WFH policy, offering leadership responsibility and the chance to drive process improvements in a fast-paced retail environment.