Accounting Manager

Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced, management-level accounting professional to step in on a temporary basis and lead a team responsible for accounting within a specific product line business unit. The ideal candidate will bring a strong review-oriented mindset, the ability to lead and coach a small team, and a passion for operational excellence. This role offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact while supporting a well-established accounting function through a period of transition.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead a small accounting team from a process perspective, supporting both the team members and senior finance leaders

- Perform high-level review of journal entries, account reconciliations, audit deliverables, and other work papers to ensure accuracy and quality

- Coach and develop team members through thorough review, feedback, and professional development opportunities in alignment with a teaching-focused organizational culture

- Collaborate cross-functionally with partners in accounting, finance, and operations

- Identify and drive process improvements to achieve operational excellence, bringing a fresh perspective to existing workflows

- Support internal, external, and compliance audit requirements, including maintaining an appropriate and well-documented internal control environment

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting

- Minimum five years of accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced industry environment

- Strong experience reviewing accounting work papers and ensuring a robust internal control environment

- Demonstrated management experience, including leading a small team

- Ability to coach others on attention to detail and the components of a high-quality work product

- Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills

Nice to Have:

- SAP experience

About Hansell Tierney:

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

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Compensation and Benefits Disclosure

The compensation range listed above represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.