Interim Accounting Manager, Strategic Resources

BDO USA; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 103,320 - 144,648; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager to guide the accounting team through a transition period. This role ensures accuracy of financial records, compliance with regulatory standards, and operational excellence across all accounting functions.

You will lead hands-on, support process improvements, and deliver actionable insights to senior management, coordinating with external auditors and shaping budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of professional accounting experience including management responsibilities.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Experience in a professional services or public accounting environment (preferred).
• MS Excel at an advanced level (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares balance sheet schedules and reconciliations.
• Forecasts requirements, budgets, and variances; recommends corrective actions.
• Monitors revenue/expenses; aggregates data for special reports.
• Oversees daily accounting operations: GL, AP/AR, payroll, month-end close.
• Prepares and analyzes GAAP/IFRS financial statements.
• Ensures internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with external auditors; supports audits.
• Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements best practices.
• Supports integration of new systems or business units.
• Provides timely, accurate financial information to senior management.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Interim Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in guiding the accounting team through a period of transition and change. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving operational excellence across all accounting functions. Leveraging their expertise, the Interim Accounting Manager provides hands‑on leadership, supports process improvements, and delivers actionable insights to senior management.

Job Duties

• Prepares supporting balance sheet schedules and reconciliations
• Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
• Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports
• Oversees daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month‑end close
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinates with external auditors and supports audit processes
• Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements best practices
• Supports integration of new systems or business units, as applicable
• Provides timely and accurate financial information to senior management
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).

Experience: Five (5) or more years of professional accounting experience including management responsibilities (required); experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) (required); experience in a professional services or public accounting environment (preferred); experience with MS Excel at an advanced level (preferred).

License/Certification: CPA (preferred).

Software: Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook (required).

Language: N/A.

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Capacity to work in a deadline‑driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting

Salary

• National: $75/hr – $105/hr
• Maryland: $75/hr – $105/hr
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $75/hr – $105/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.