Senior Manager, Accounting

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. Lead day-to-day execution of North America general accounting and operating expense close activities .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading accounting operations, including managing close activities, overseeing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements. Proven ability to drive process improvements and develop high-performing accounting teams in a public company environment.

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U.S. GAAP KnowledgeCPA CertificationOracle Fusion Cloud ERP ExperienceTeam Leadership in AccountingProcess Improvement Expertise

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Hard Skills

General AccountingFinancial AnalysisJournal Entry ReviewBalance Sheet ReconciliationAccrual AccountingOperating Expense ManagementInternal ControlsSOX ComplianceVariance AnalysisAudit Support

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong JudgmentOrganizational SkillsFollow-ThroughProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERPWorkdayLookerFCCS

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingPublic Company ExperienceHigh-Volume Transaction EnvironmentsHealthcare AccountingDigital Consumer Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPFluxOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day execution of North America general accounting and operating expense close activities
Manage the close calendar, dependencies, status reporting, issue escalation, and delivery against the company’s close timeline
Oversee preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules
Maintain understanding of accounting flows across U.S. and Canada operations, including payroll and benefits, leases, fixed assets, prepaids and accruals, marketing and operating expenses, intercompany, cash, and franchise arrangements
Drive variance and flux analysis and partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to explain results and identify emerging risks
Serve as the day-to-day escalation point for accounting issues and bring material or complex matters to the North America Controller with recommendations
Lead and develop a multi-level accounting team across general accounting, revenue, and accounts receivable operations
Establish roles, decision rights, performance expectations, and review standards
Provide feedback, coaching, technical development, cross-training, and succession coverage
Build scalable processes, strengthen team capability, and support continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful experience leading accounting teams and owning a complex monthly and quarterly close
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience overseeing accruals, operating expenses, payroll, leases, fixed assets, intercompany, and balance sheet accounting
Experience reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, financial analyses, and audit support
Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX requirements in a public company environment
Experience driving process improvement, clarifying ownership, and strengthening team capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgment, organization, and follow-through; ability to manage competing deadlines, challenge work constructively, and escalate issues early with proposed solutions
CPA strongly preferred
Combination of public accounting and public company industry experience
Experience with subscription, digital consumer, healthcare or clinical, marketplace, or other high-volume transaction environments
Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP; familiarity with Workday, Looker, FCCS, or similar systems is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Annual bonus program
Hybrid work environment
Workers' compensation insurance for eligible employees