Accounting Manager

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day GAAP operational accounting functions. The Accounting Manager will be hands-on and sit at the intersection of technical accounting and operational execution, with responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, driving month-end close, and supporting the broader finance organization.

The right candidate brings solid financial services industry experience, a working knowledge of fund accounting, and the maturity to manage a team while staying close to the detail.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all GAAP-compliant reporting deliverables.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and account reconciliations, with a focus on financial instruments, investment-related entries, and fund-level activity.
• Apply fund accounting principles to support reporting, fee calculations, and allocation entries.
• Review and approve work prepared by staff, providing technical guidance on accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, identifying process gaps and driving improvements in efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the implementation or enhancement of accounting systems and workflows, contributing to automation and scalability initiatives.
• Manage, develop, and mentor a small team of accounting professionals.

Requirements:

• Five+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful portion spent within financial services (asset management, fund administration, banking, lending, mortgage, or a related sectors.
• Direct exposure to fund accounting, including familiarity with fund structures under GAAP.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to research and apply guidance to non-routine transactions.
• Demonstrated experience managing a close process and reviewing the work of others.
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems; experience with industry-relevant platforms a plus.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate accounting concepts for non-accounting stakeholders.