Senior Corporate Accounting Manager

L&R DISTRIBUTORS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

L&R DISTRIBUTORS in New York seeks a Senior Corporate Accounting Manager to lead the corporate accounting function, guide monthly close, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process excellence across the organization.

You will develop the accounting team, partner with senior leaders across Finance, Sales, HR and Operations, coordinate with external auditors, and implement controls to maintain audit-ready records. This Hybrid role offers strong benefits and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, accrual and cost accounting fundamentals.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion and project accounting (manufacturing/wholesale a plus).
• Ability to manage deadlines, handle confidential information, and communicate financial data clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Oracle NetSuite, AS400, Concur Invoice/Expense a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the corporate accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analyses.
• Maintain and improve documented accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures.
• Coordinate with external tax professionals and government agencies on filings.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives; partner with Finance, Sales, HR and Operations for GAAP-compliant outcomes.
• Identify and lead initiatives to streamline accounting processes.
• Collaborate with divisional and senior leaders on accounting and finance matters.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors; coordinate audit schedules and findings.
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Financial analysis

Communication

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

AS400

Concur Invoice

Concur Expense

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational leadership of the corporate accounting function. This role serves as a critical partner to senior leadership, driving financial integrity and process excellence across the organization. The Senior Corporate Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of the monthly close cycle, ensure adherence to GAAP standards, and maintain audit-ready financial records. In addition, the Senior Corporate Accounting Manager will lead a high-performing team, champion continuous process improvement initiatives, and serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and tax professionals, ensuring the organization's accounting practices reflect the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Lead and develop the corporate accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analyses
• Maintain and improve documented accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures
• Coordinate with external tax professionals and government agencies on company filings
• Serve as the accounting lead on enterprise-wide initiatives, collaborating with senior stakeholders across Finance, Sales, HR, and Operations to evaluate business decisions, resolve accounting complexities, and ensure GAAP-compliant outcomes
• Identify and lead initiatives to streamline accounting processes
• Partner with divisional and senior leaders on accounting and finance matters
• Serve as the primary liaison for the external auditors; coordinate audit schedules, prepare requested documentation, and resolve findings
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with 8 - 10 years of progressive experience (CPA preferred)
• Strong foundation in GAAP, accrual accounting, and cost accounting
• Experience with percentage-of-completion and project-based accounting (manufacturing or wholesale distribution background a plus)
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and confidential information with discretion
• Strong communicator who can translate financial data for non-finance audiences
• Advanced knowledge of excel
• Ability to adhere to month-end close timelines
• Oracle NetSuite, AS400, Concur Invoice, and Concur Expense experience a plus

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS

Hybrid schedule onsite (2-3 days per week)

Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM EST

PAY RANGE: $140-160K Annually based on experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave

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