Remote Accounting Manager — Hands-On, Path to Controller

East 57th Street Partners; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

100% remote work

Job summary

East 57th Street Partners is seeking an Accounting Manager to be the CFO’s right hand and owner of the accounting function. This fully remote, direct-hire role closes books in real time and grows into higher leadership as the company scales.

You’ll own the month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits and reporting. A CPA and PE-backed experience are strong assets; a growth trajectory awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on month-end close responsibility.
• Ability to research and defend U.S. GAAP positions.
• Willingness to operate hands-on in a lean, fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Own the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle end to end.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Drive close timeline compression and document processes.
• Produce monthly reporting package and flux analysis for CFO and sponsor.
• Ensure financial statements are GAAP-compliant (U.S.).
• Lead audit support, PBC lists, and schedules; manage ASC 606/ASC 842 work.
• Manage AP/AR/payroll and general ledger daily operations.
• Develop internal controls and optimize ERP usage; collaborate with FP&A.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Month-end close ownership

Hands-on accounting

Remote work mindset

Lean environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

East 57th Street Partners is seeking an Accounting Manager to be the CFO’s right hand and owner of the accounting function. This fully remote, direct-hire role closes books in real time and grows into higher leadership as the company scales.

You’ll own the month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits and reporting. A CPA and PE-backed experience are strong assets; a growth trajectory awaits the right candidate.