[Hiring] Manager, Accounting @illumifin

Role Description

The Manager, Accounting oversees the month-end close process as well as audit and tax activities for the company. This role supports the broader finance organization through timely reporting, continuous improvement, technical expertise, and leadership.

• Oversee the accounting month-end close, including reviewing journal entries, reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement review (50%)
• Oversee the annual financial statement audit (10%)
• Act as an administrator for key financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics D365, FloQast, Avalara, ADP, lease tool) (10%)
• Oversee outside tax firm activities including income tax, special credits, and sales and use tax (20%)
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of staff and senior accountants (10%)
• Document policies, processes, and technical memos as needed
• Assist and/or lead accounting transformation initiatives involving systems, consolidations, foreign exchange, intercompany, close optimization, etc.
• Assist Compliance with annual financial reporting related to company licensing
• Work cross-functionally with leadership and key stakeholders such as Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounting Systems, Client Accounting, Compliance, etc.
• Research accounting guidance and provide plain language findings
• Ensure timely preparation of supportable and accurate financial statement records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years of corporate accounting or audit experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and key accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 340, ASC 360, etc.)
• High degree of proficiency working with systems and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience communicating with leadership
• Familiarity with consolidations, financial reporting, and financial statements

Requirements

• CPA license (preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of people leadership experience (preferred)
• Technical accounting, audit, or public company experience (preferred)
• Experience with process improvements and accounting transformations (preferred)
• Experience with documentation (e.g., tie-outs, policies, processes, technical memos) (preferred)
• Passionate about mentoring and developing staff (preferred)
• Ability to motivate others and meet deadlines (preferred)
• Interested in finance transformation and process improvements (preferred)
• Successful working in a global and multi-site organization (preferred)
• High integrity and standards for quality of work (preferred)
• Excellent organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills (preferred)
• Proven ability to work independently and with accountability (preferred)

Benefits

• The annual compensation range starts at $95,000 plus bonus but can increase depending on experience and qualifications