Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 days/week in-office) Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 base + bonus

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, lead financial close cycles, and support financial reporting for a leading global capital markets and exchange platform.

Reporting to the US Controller, this role serves as a key functional lead owning period-end closes, ensuring a robust internal control environment, and acting as a technical subject matter expert for cross-functional business partners. This is an ideal position for a CPA with strong US GAAP expertise and enterprise GL experience who thrives on driving process optimization, system enhancements, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Reporting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balance reviews, variance analyses, and regulatory reporting deliverables in compliance with US GAAP.
• Technical Accounting & Controls: Partner with business units to determine proper accounting treatment for new transactions. Maintain a robust control environment and adhere to strict reporting timelines.
• Systems Ownership (Workday): Serve as the functional owner for accounting workflows within Workday, driving customization decisions, module enhancements, and feature releases.
• Process Automation & AI Integration: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, leverage modern technology (including AI tools like Google Gemini), and drive continuous operational efficiencies.
• Compliance & Tax: Review financial ratio calculations to ensure regulatory compliance and assist with tax reporting deliverables (e.g., GST/HST returns where applicable).
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and manage direct reports, setting clear annual goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing ongoing professional guidance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting; active CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of close processes and financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP with the demonstrated ability to research and apply technical principles to novel business transactions.
• Proficiency with enterprise-grade accounting/GL systems such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP.
• Comfortable adopting and integrating new software, analytics platforms, and AI tools to increase workflow productivity.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills with a track record of leading process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Alumni from a Big 4 or national accounting firm.
• Familiarity with US GAAP vs. IFRS reconciliations and differences.
• Prior experience managing, developing, or supervising junior accounting staff.
• Experience utilizing Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

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