We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting in New York. This role will guide a small team, strengthen financial controls, and help maintain consistent accounting practices across assigned areas. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability along with hands-on expertise in close activities, reconciliations, and general ledger oversight.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership to accounting team members, offering coaching, performance guidance, and development support.
- Build and refine accounting procedures, internal controls, and review practices to promote accuracy, compliance, and effective risk management.
- Direct monthly and annual close activities for assigned accounts, ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule and with a high level of accuracy.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable financial records.
- Oversee account reconciliation processes and resolve discrepancies to support complete and accurate balance sheet reporting.
- Coordinate the preparation of financial schedules and reporting packages for submission through required reporting platforms.
- Monitor adherence to company policies and segregation of duties standards across accounting workflows.
- Support audit readiness by organizing documentation and responding to requests related to financial statement reviews and audits.
- Experience leading month-end close and year-end close processes within an accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and accrual accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to perform and review account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Background supporting financial statement audits and preparing related documentation.
- Experience developing or improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and reporting requirements.