Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support core expense accounting activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Denver, Colorado. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening close processes, and partnering with teams across multiple regions. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end expertise, sound judgment in expense analysis, and the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead accounting activities related to operating expenses, including accruals, prepaid balances, journal entries, and reconciliation support.
• Review monthly and quarterly variances, investigate key drivers, and provide clear explanations for changes in financial results.
• Support the month-end close by ensuring deadlines are met and reporting outputs align with public company expectations.
• Prepare and refine process documentation, including desktop procedures and walkthrough materials, to improve consistency and audit readiness.
• Perform detailed expense and profit-and-loss analysis to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with international colleagues across time zones, including participation in early meetings with global team members when needed.
• Assist with audit-related requests by organizing support, validating account activity, and responding to questions tied to financial statement reviews.
• Contribute to process improvements and provide analytical support for accounting operations and related reporting workflows.• Demonstrated experience in month-end close, general ledger accounting, and expense-related financial reporting.
• Strong background in accrual accounting, prepaid expense management, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Ability to analyze fluctuations in account activity and explain period-over-period movements with clarity.
• Experience working in an international business environment with cross-border or global accounting coordination.
• Familiarity with the reporting discipline and close cadence typically expected within a publicly traded company is preferred.
• Proven ability to create process documentation, support walkthroughs, and maintain clear accounting procedures.
• Experience with financial statement audits and audit support activities.
• Exposure to enterprise accounting systems is helpful; experience with Oracle is acceptable, and familiarity with SAP is a plus.