Senior Accounting Manager

StevenDouglas is partnering with a well-established professional services firm in Bergen County, NJ, to identify a Senior Accounting Manager who will bring technical accounting expertise to a growing finance organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this leader will oversee general ledger operations, financial reporting integrity, and a team of accountants while ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP and internal control standards. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives on technical rigor, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct general ledger accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and full compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting obligations
• Review and approve journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations, providing oversight and quality control across assigned accounting functions
• Maintain SOX documentation, process narratives, and internal control frameworks to support ongoing compliance and audit readiness
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial statements along with variance and trend analysis
• Coordinate external audit fieldwork and serve as a key liaison with outside tax advisors on compliance filings and planning matters
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projection efforts in partnership with accounting leadership
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous process improvement

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA license required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning general ledger, SOX compliance, external audit, and financial consolidation, including at least 5 years within a $500M-$700M size company
• Exceptional Communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated technical command of US GAAP with hands-on experience managing tax and regulatory filings alongside external advisors
• Proven leadership ability, with a track record of developing teams and driving accountability in a fast-paced setting
• Strong Excel proficiency required; NetSuite experience a plus