What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager - Month-End Close, GAAP & Audit | NetSuite position at Confidential Recruiting Partners?
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support a fast‑paced, audit‑ready accounting organization. This role is ideal for someone with a strong public‑company or Big 4 foundation who can lead close activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.
You will oversee key areas of the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close, review reconciliations and journal entries, support internal/external audits, and partner cross‑functionally to strengthen accounting processes.
No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance
Contract Duration: 6 months | W2
Work Model: Hybrid | Onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (Remote Wednesday & Friday)
Location: Local or regional candidates strongly preferred; exceptional non‑local candidates may be considered if able to self‑relocate immediately and commit to the onsite schedule.
Responsibilities:
Close Management & Financial Reporting
- Maintain and enforce internal controls and documentation standards.
- Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities.
- Perform analytical reviews of monthly results and investigate variances.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, and supporting schedules.
Audit & Compliance
- Prepare audit‑ready workpapers and documentation.
- Partner with internal and external auditors to resolve inquiries and provide timely support.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX‑related requirements, and accounting policies.
Process Improvement
- Strengthen documentation, controls, and reconciliation procedures.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate close processes.
- Implement improvements that reduce close timelines while maintaining accuracy and integrity.
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor accounting staff involved in close activities.
- Provide accounting guidance and support to cross‑functional partners.
- Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Hands‑on experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes.
- Experience leading month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close cycles.
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including manual calculations and complex formulas.
- Ability to prepare, review, and validate reconciliations, rollforwards, and journal entries.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience in Big 4, public companies, or similarly structured environments.
Preferred Skills:
- CPA (active or in progress)
- Background in technology, SaaS, or fintech environments.
- Experience with BlackLine or similar close/reconciliation tools.
- Experience implementing process improvements or automation within the close cycle.