Director of Accounting

StevenDouglas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in NYC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounting Manager to lead its accounting operations and financial reporting function. This role involves overseeing the monthly close process, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical accounting expertise and at least 5 years of progressive experience in a leadership role. This position requires on-site work 4-5 days a week. Interested candidates should send their resume in Word format.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience working with month-end close workflows and reporting tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Supervise and coach a team of five accounting professionals.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Hands-on leadership

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite or comparable mid-market ERP systems

Job description

We are partnering with a growing organization in NYC that is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Accounting Manager to lead the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting function. This role oversees the monthly close process, manages a high‑performing accounting team, drives process improvements, and ensures compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, hands‑on leadership experience, and the ability to support a fast‑growing, service‑based business with accurate financial insights and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full monthly financial close process—including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis—to ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting.
• Direct consolidation activities across multiple business units or subsidiaries, ensuring GAAP compliance and proper intercompany elimination entries.
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and supporting schedules.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of five accounting professionals, overseeing workflow, performance management, and ongoing training.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including chart of accounts management, reconciliation oversight, and strong internal controls to support audit readiness.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company policies.
• Partner with executive leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision‑making.
• Identify, implement, and optimize process improvements and system enhancements, including automation and technology upgrades to improve efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Midtown NYC on site 4-5 days a week required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles within a service‑based industry.
• Experience working with NetSuite or comparable mid‑market ERP systems, including month‑end close workflows and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across departments, and thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Interested?! Send your resume to me at [e-mail] in a word format today!