Technical Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Technical Accounting Manager to support a financial services organization on a Contract basis in Exeter, New Hampshire. This role will lead critical accounting activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, and provide strong oversight across close processes and balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to operational accounting, and the ability to collaborate effectively with audit and finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timelines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.
• Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, maintaining account accuracy, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and review journal entries to support routine and complex accounting operations.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to maintain clean financial records.
• Coordinate audit support by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and assisting with financial statement reviews.
• Partner with teams involved in credit and collections to ensure related accounting entries and balances are properly reflected.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on reporting matters and help strengthen the consistency of accounting practices.
• Contribute to outsourced business process activities by monitoring deliverables and helping maintain effective financial controls.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including substantial exposure to technical accounting responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success managing month-end close activities within a detail-oriented finance or accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger processes, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing audit-ready documentation.
• Ability to analyze accounting issues, identify discrepancies, and implement practical resolutions.
• Background in financial services or a similarly regulated industry is preferred.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a Contract assignment.