Finance Manager B5 III - USA

The Fountain Group; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Accounting Manager for a hybrid role in East Hanover, New Jersey. The position focuses on overseeing general accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and internal controls.

The manager will handle ledgers, financial statements, audits, and contracting oversight to align with organizational objectives. Required are a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 7+ years of accounting experience; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• General ledger and financial statement management.
• Budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Internal accounting controls and process improvement.
• Audit preparation and financial documentation.
• Cash requirements and obligations forecasting.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
• Accounting, purchasing, and payroll systems.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and/or ADP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Manage ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Support audit requirements and financial documentation.
• Oversee contracts and develop accounting strategies.

Skills

7+ years exp

GL & FS mgmt

Budgeting/Forecasting

Internal controls

Audit prep

Cash forecasting

MS Excel/Word/Access

Accounting systems

D365/ADP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

D365

ADP

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: East Hanover, NJ – Hybrid, 3 days onsite
Pay Rate: $65.02–$74/hr
Duration: 1 year

The Accounting Manager will oversee general accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal accounting processes, and financial controls. The role will manage ledger accounts and financial statements, support audit requirements, oversee financially related contracts, and develop accounting strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline required
• CPA designation preferred

Required Skills

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• General ledger and financial statement management
• Budgeting and financial forecasting
• Internal accounting controls and process improvement
• Audit preparation and financial documentation
• Cash requirements and obligations forecasting
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access
• Accounting, purchasing, and payroll systems
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and/or ADP

Preferred Skills

• Biotech industry experience
• CPA certification
• Financial contract oversight and reporting
• Accounting policy development and strategic planning