Senior Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is seeking a Senior Manager to lead accounting, inventory, and financial reporting activities in New York. This role involves managing the financial reporting team, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 4+ years of accounting experience, and strong leadership skills. The position emphasizes mentoring and developing team members while overseeing financial reporting and month-end close operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting in a senior or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in month-end close and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and review general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and validate financial statements and reporting packages.
• Manage and mentor accounting and financial reporting staff.

Skills

Leadership and people development

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or master's degree

Job description

Summary

The Senior Manager leads accounting, inventory, and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate month-end close, ledger integrity, and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. This role manages and develops the accounting and financial reporting team, coordinates shared services, and partners with the Controller on budgeting and forecasting. The Senior Manager also drives process improvements, internal controls, and group-led initiatives within the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the month-end close process and review general ledger accounts, payroll items, and capital expenditures.
• Manage preparation and validation of financial statements, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and reporting packages for local and parent company submissions.
• Oversee inventory reconciliations, valuation, and related month-end reporting in partnership with the Inventory Manager.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and financial reporting staff; participate in recruitment and performance management.
• Coordinate with Controller, AR/AP, shared services and Group Consolidation on reporting, compliance, and corrective actions.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements, system upgrades, and enhanced internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; MBA or master’s preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a senior or managerial role with responsibility for financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS and experience preparing statutory and parent company reports.
• Proven leadership and people development skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, inventory reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational abilities with attention to detail.