Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager Overview

• The Senior Accounting Manager role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining flexibility with professional growth opportunities.
• This position involves overseeing accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with tax regulations.
• You will review bookkeeping and write-up work, ensuring quality standards are met by the team and clients.
• Strong accounting expertise is prioritized, with emphasis on business accounts and preparation of returns.
• Experience with sales tax, commercial rent taxes, and similar areas is highly valued.
• This role replaces a seasoned professional with 40 years of experience, offering a unique opportunity for impactful leadership.
• The client values candidates with substantial experience in accounting and bookkeeping within firm environments.
• A Bachelor of Science degree is required, with director-level experience preferred.

Senior Accounting Manager Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead and oversee the accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial and tax regulations.
• Review and validate bookkeeping and write-up work prepared by the team and clients.
• Prepare and analyze business accounts and financial returns to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide expertise in sales tax, commercial rent taxes, and related financial areas.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and standards in all accounting activities.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing accurate financial data and insights.

Senior Accounting Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, with 15 years preferred.
• Director-level expertise in managing accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in sales tax, commercial rent taxes, and similar financial areas.
• Strong skills in reviewing and validating bookkeeping and write-up work.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Experience in firm environments, managing business accounts and financial returns.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to support strategic decision-making.