Senior Accounting Manager

StevenDouglas; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is partnering with a well-established professional services firm in Bergen County, NJ, to identify a Senior Accounting Manager who will bring technical accounting expertise to a growing finance organization.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this leader will oversee general ledger operations, financial reporting integrity, and a team of accountants while ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP and internal control standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including GL, SOX, external audit, and financial consolidation.
• Experience with companies in the $500M-$700M size range.

Responsibilities

• Direct general ledger accounting operations under US GAAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review and approve journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations for quality control.
• Maintain SOX documentation and internal control frameworks for audit readiness.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with variance analysis.
• Coordinate external audit fieldwork and liaise with tax advisors on filings and planning.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections in partnership with leadership.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to foster accountability and process improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

US GAAP expertise

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Job description

StevenDouglas is partnering with a well-established professional services firm in Bergen County, NJ, to identify a Senior Accounting Manager who will bring technical accounting expertise to a growing finance organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this leader will oversee general ledger operations, financial reporting integrity, and a team of accountants while ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP and internal control standards. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives on technical rigor, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct general ledger accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and full compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting obligations
• Review and approve journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations, providing oversight and quality control across assigned accounting functions
• Maintain SOX documentation, process narratives, and internal control frameworks to support ongoing compliance and audit readiness
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial statements along with variance and trend analysis
• Coordinate external audit fieldwork and serve as a key liaison with outside tax advisors on compliance filings and planning matters
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projection efforts in partnership with accounting leadership
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous process improvement

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA license required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning general ledger, SOX compliance, external audit, and financial consolidation, including at least 5 years within a $500M-$700M size company
• Exceptional Communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated technical command of US GAAP with hands-on experience managing tax and regulatory filings alongside external advisors
• Proven leadership ability, with a track record of developing teams and driving accountability in a fast-paced setting