Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Washington, D.C.; Hybrid
Reports To: Finance Director
Typical Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
The Accounting Manager performs various procedures established under generally accepted auditing standards in order to verify the accuracy and validity of the Company’s financial matters.
The Accounting Manager evaluates and makes improvements to accounting processes while ensuring that practices comply with company accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations The incumbent is responsible for diversified accounting, auditing and tax assignments with minimal assistance under the direction of a supervisor, as well as developing, growing, and enhancing this division of the Company.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Close
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across EMEA and Canada entities
- Review P&L and balance sheet activity, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting
- Oversee preparation of management accounts and support monthly review discussions to resolve variances
- Ensure accuracy of ledger activity and oversee reconciliation processes
- Review reporting requirements from global headquarters and ensure timely submission
Audit, Compliance & Controls
- Own year-end audit process and act as primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Own internal audit processes, ensuring readiness and adherence to controls
- Ensure compliance with local financial reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements (including statutory filings)
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, including balance sheet reviews, access controls, and fixed asset oversight
- Ensure appropriate tax treatment across transactions and support annual tax reporting processes
- Provide guidance and oversight on tax data and reporting to support annual tax filings and compliance requirements
Business Partnering & Financial Strategy
- Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities
- Partner with business leaders and department heads to support financial planning and decision-making
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align finance with broader business objectives
- Manage cash flow and working capital across multiple entities
- Review quarterly board-level financial reporting and provide insights on performance
Operations & Process Improvement
- Oversee procure-to-pay processes and ensure accountability across cost centers
- Provide oversight of accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of supplier records and invoice processing, resolving discrepancies across finance teams
- Support system optimization efforts, including financial platforms and reporting tools
- Support implementation of new products, processes, and system enhancements
- Maintain and continuously improve documentation of financial systems, controls, policies, and procedures
- Drive consistency and best practices across finance operations through process standardization and documentation
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members, including offshore support functions
- Provide ongoing support to the Group Financial Controller on strategic initiatives and priority projects
- Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives in support of senior finance leadership
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5-7 years of accounting experience
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Deadline-oriented
- Acute attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-directed
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Compensation:
- The annual salary range is about $125,000 to $135,000 based on experience.
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- 401K & Roth
- 16 days of PTO
- Pet Insurance
