Operational Accounting Manager - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

A growing organization in the Bethesda, Maryland area is seeking an experienced Operational Accounting Manager to join its finance leadership team. This role drives accounting excellence, overseeing month-end close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and cross-functional finance initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor staff, lead process improvements, coordinate with external auditors, and support budgeting, forecasting, and ERP optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in public accounting preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience leading month-end close and cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational accounting activities including general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Oversee and review financial reporting packages for accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead accounting process improvements and streamline workflows across the finance function.
• Partner with operational and executive leadership to support business initiatives and financial decision-making.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support year-end audit activities.
• Analyze financial data and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Support ERP implementation or optimization and accounting technology tools.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

A growing organization in the Bethesda, Maryland area is seeking an experienced Operational Accounting Manager to join its finance leadership team. This role drives accounting excellence, overseeing month-end close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and cross-functional finance initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor staff, lead process improvements, coordinate with external auditors, and support budgeting, forecasting, and ERP optimization.