Job Description
Job Description
Large $1B Company is seeking an Accounting Manager for their Melville location for a Hybrid role.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Manager to lead a team of experienced accounting professionals and drive timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented leader with a deep understanding of accounting principles, proven experience in team management, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is not only technically strong but also a process thinker who can identify inefficiencies and implement automation solutions to support scalability and growth.
The Accounting Manager will be a key player in the monthly close process, system maintenance, and audit readiness, and will serve as a liaison with external auditors, IT, and cross-functional finance teams.
Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership & Development
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three Senior Accountants to ensure high performance, engagement, and professional growth.
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Set clear goals and expectations, provide regular feedback, and support professional development through training and coaching.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
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Oversee and manage the month-end close process, ensuring completion within five business days in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Review and approve complex journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
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Conduct and review profit & loss (P&L) trend analyses to identify and explain variances and support management decision-making.
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Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across all reports and reconciliations.
Process Improvement & Automation
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Identify inefficiencies and manual processes within the accounting function; lead the implementation of automation and standardization efforts.
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Collaborate with peers, IT, and systems teams to enhance accounting systems and reporting capabilities, particularly within the Workday General Ledger.
Systems Oversight
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In partnership with other accounting managers and IT, maintain and optimize the Workday ERP system to support accurate reporting, compliance, and ease of use.
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Serve as a key contributor to ongoing ERP enhancements and upgrades.
Audit & Compliance
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Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during the year-end financial audit.
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Prepare and provide audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to inquiries.
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Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure accounting policies and procedures are up-to-date and aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
Required:
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CPA license a plus
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting
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Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience
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At least 3 years of proven leadership or managerial experience
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Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or mid-tier firm experience is a plus)
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Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
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Experience with large-scale ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced skill level)
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Ability to manage and lead a geographically distributed or remote team
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Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred:
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Experience with Workday ERP system
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Background in the healthcare industry or other highly regulated industries
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Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, or other audit frameworks
Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $145,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Michele DeGaetano
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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