Accounting Manager: Lead Close, Controls & Compliance

ECN Clinical; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The ECN Clinical Accounting Manager will lead month-end close, consolidate financial reporting, and oversee internal controls across the multi-entity network. This hands-on leadership role partners with Finance, Operations, and HR to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to improve processes in a high-growth healthcare-related setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and financial consolidations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate findings to finance leadership.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Oversee general ledger activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Monitor accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, and debt-related accounting.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Support annual financial statement audits, tax filings, and other regulatory examinations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Review payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
• Monitor banking activity and support treasury-related initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in system implementations, integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, and other departments to streamline workflows and improve financial visibility.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

The ECN Clinical Accounting Manager will lead month-end close, consolidate financial reporting, and oversee internal controls across the multi-entity network. This hands-on leadership role partners with Finance, Operations, and HR to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to improve processes in a high-growth healthcare-related setting.