Senior Accounting Manager

SpectrumCareers; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SpectrumCareers is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead global close processes, consolidations, and reporting in a fast-paced public company environment.

The ideal candidate will mentor teams, partner with finance and operations, and drive process improvements and system enhancements to scale the organization.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting; Big Four preferred.
• Strong US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls knowledge.
• Experience with external audits and working with auditors.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close across domestic and international entities.
• Manage multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and CTA.
• Oversee global close timelines, procedures, and reporting deliverables.
• Review revenue accounting, including deferrals, under US GAAP.
• Partner with Technical Accounting on complex transactions and policy matters.
• Prepare management reporting packages, flash reports, and variance analyses.
• Support quarterly/annual financial reporting and coordinate with auditors.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for accuracy.
• Oversee payroll, cash, accruals, leases, fixed assets, inventory, prepaids, revenue.
• Manage international accounting operations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain SOX controls, documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff; partner with executives.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX/compliance

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teaming

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Ferramentas

Dynamics GP

Dynamics 365

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client is a high-growth, publicly traded technology company and a recognized leader in connected property and SaaS-based solutions. The organization develops innovative platforms that help residential and commercial customers securely manage, monitor, and automate their environments. With a strong track record of growth, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to operational excellence, the company offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and evolving business.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting is a newly created leadership role reporting to the Corporate Controller. This position combines technical accounting expertise, financial reporting, operational leadership, and team development responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the month-end and quarter-end close process, overseeing global consolidations, supporting corporate reporting activities, and driving continuous process improvements across the accounting organization.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced public company environment, enjoys building and mentoring teams, and can effectively partner with stakeholders across finance, operations, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across domestic and international entities.
• Oversee multi-entity consolidations, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and cumulative translation adjustments (CTA).
• Manage global close timelines, procedures, and reporting deliverables to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review revenue and deferred revenue accounting activities and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Partner with Technical Accounting on complex transactions, accounting policy matters, and new accounting standard implementations.
• Prepare and review management reporting packages, flash reports, and financial variance analyses.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements and coordinate with external auditors.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Oversee accounting activities related to payroll, cash, accruals, leases, fixed assets, inventory, prepaids, revenue, and deferred revenue.
• Manage international accounting operations, including foreign currency translation and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain and enhance SOX compliance, internal controls, documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key accounting partner to finance, operations, and executive leadership teams.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and systems enhancement initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience; Big Four experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with public company accounting, financial close, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting external audits and working directly with auditors.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and control environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems; experience with Dynamics GP, Dynamics 365, or similar platforms preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage accounting teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience in SaaS, software, subscription-based, or technology companies preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded, SOX-compliant environment preferred.
• International accounting and multi-currency consolidation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting systems enhancements.