Accounting Manager: Lead Close, Controls & Growth

Charles IT; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401K

Bonuses

Dry cleaning

Job summary

Charles IT is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations, ensure timely financial reporting, and build scalable processes that support the company’s expansion. This role will partner cross-functionally to provide reliable insights, maintain a strong control environment, and develop a high‑performing team.

You will own monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, review entries and reconciliations, and coordinate external audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with 1–2 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing month-end close and producing accurate financial statements
• Experience working with auditors and managing audit processes
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Own and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls
• Coordinate with external audits; prepare audit schedules
• Lead and develop accounting team members
• Improve processes for scalability, automation, and efficiency
• Oversee balance sheet accounts: cash, AR, AP, prepaid expenses, liabilities
• Monitor working capital and cash flow forecasting
• Collaborate with FP&A, HR, Sales, Operations on accounting matters
• Identify gaps, risks, and control weaknesses; implement improvements
• Support system enhancements and ERP integrations
• Maintain documentation for policies and audit readiness

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Leadership / supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

ERP systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Charles IT is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations, ensure timely financial reporting, and build scalable processes that support the company’s expansion. This role will partner cross-functionally to provide reliable insights, maintain a strong control environment, and develop a high‑performing team.

You will own monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, review entries and reconciliations, and coordinate external audits.