Manager, General Accounting

About the role

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple entities and operating divisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet integrity.
• Review and approve complex reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Monitor financial activity to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.

• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including senior accountants and staff accountants.
• Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, and departmental KPIs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Assist in building scalable accounting structures to support organizational growth.

• Support financial due diligence efforts related to acquisitions.
• Lead accounting integration activities for newly acquired businesses, including:
  • General ledger mapping
  • Chart of accounts standardization
  • Balance sheet validation
  • Opening balance sheet reviews
  • Process alignment and system integration
• Identify accounting risks, integration gaps, and process inconsistencies during transition periods.
• Partner with leadership to ensure smooth integration into the shared services accounting environment.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and internal controls.
• Assist with ERP implementations, system migrations, and accounting automation initiatives.
• Standardize accounting procedures and reporting across acquired entities and legacy systems.
• Participate in development of scalable workflows and best practices within a high-volume transactional environment.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, GAAP, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate audit requests and provide supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Assist with development and documentation of accounting policies and SOPs.

• Analyze financial data, trends, variances, and operational results.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, AP, AR, and Operations to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy.
• Support leadership with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 3–5 years of management experience in a high-volume corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations.
• Experience working within multi-entity and/or shared services environments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations, and financial close management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage, Epicor, Oracle, NetSuite, Business Central, or similar platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong analytical, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits 
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution 
• Supportive work-life balance: hybrid/in-office work schedule 
• Supportive of professional development 
• Dynamic and international working environment 
• Will work in close coordination with Reconomy teams in the Americas and periodically with other regions