Senior Accounting Manager

About the Role:

The Senior Accounting Manager will lead and oversee the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. This role is pivotal in managing the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating audits, and driving continuous improvements in accounting operations. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and executive leadership to provide strategic financial insights and support business decision-making. They will also mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Ultimately, this position ensures the integrity of financial data and contributes to the overall financial health and transparency of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, accrual accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven track record of managing and completing month-end close processes accurately and on schedule.
• Experience with SOX compliance, audit support, and control documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor accounting teams.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Media industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger maintenance.
• Lead and coordinate the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and support internal and external audits through thorough documentation and testing.
• Partner with Finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and business decision-making.
• Provide accounting guidance and technical expertise to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish, document, and/or continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support system and process improvements — ERP optimization, close acceleration, automation
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes with required documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects requested by executive leadership.

Skills:

The Senior Accounting Manager utilizes their expertise in accounting principles and financial regulations daily to ensure compliance and accuracy in all financial reports. Their leadership and communication skills are essential for managing and developing the accounting team, fostering collaboration, and driving process improvements. Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems enables efficient handling of complex financial data and streamlining of workflows. Analytical skills are applied to interpret financial information, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management. Additionally, their problem-solving abilities support the resolution of accounting discrepancies and the implementation of effective internal controls.

Originally posted on Himalayas