What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Global Accounting Network?
We are partnering with an innovative and rapidly expanding consumer company seeking an Accounting Manager to play a key role in the continued growth and evolution of its finance organization.
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible position where you'll have direct exposure to senior leadership, influence process improvements, and help shape the future of the accounting function. The company operates internationally, works within a dynamic supply chain environment, and offers the chance to gain experience across multiple areas of accounting, operations, inventory, and financial reporting.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the Accounting Close Process
- Own the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure financial information is complete and reliable.
- Analyze accounting results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
- Drive continuous improvements that increase efficiency and shorten the close cycle.
Support a Global Business
- Manage accounting activities within a multi-currency environment, including foreign exchange analysis and revaluation activities.
- Partner closely with operational teams to support inventory accounting, product costing, freight and landed cost analysis, and inventory movement across suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution channels.
- Assist in maintaining accurate financial data across multiple business functions and locations.
Financial Reporting & Business Support
- Prepare internal financial reporting packages and consolidated financial statements.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting initiatives.
- Provide meaningful financial insights and analysis to leadership teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support business decisions and operational initiatives.
Strengthen Processes & Controls
- Support annual audits and other financial reviews by coordinating documentation and responding to requests.
- Assist with compliance initiatives, internal controls, and accounting policy development.
- Maintain and enhance accounting processes, systems, and reporting structures.
- Help identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve scalability as the organization continues to grow.
Lead and Develop Others
- Mentor and support accounting team members, helping to develop talent and strengthen overall team performance.
- Foster collaboration across Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other key business functions.
- Serve as a trusted resource and problem-solver across the organization.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of the month-end close process.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- CPA or public accounting background would be a plus.
If you're looking for an opportunity where your contributions will be noticed, your ideas will be valued, and your career can continue to grow alongside a successful business, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
**This is not a remote position***