GL Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee complex account reconciliations across general ledger and subsidiary ledger functions.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and other accounting transactions.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, schedules, and reporting deliverables.
• Serve as the escalation point for accounting discrepancies and drive timely issue resolution.
• Coordinate audit activities, prepare supporting documentation, and respond to auditor requests and inquiries.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements and ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance standards.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis activities.
• Lead and develop accounting team members through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Prepare and review financial reports and analyses that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to support financial and accounting objectives.
• Support treasury and cash management functions as needed.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements, accounting system upgrades, and financial data integrations.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Travel occasionally to support operations across multiple locations.
• Provide limited evening, weekend, or on-call support when required to meet critical business deadlines.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree and/or 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Proven experience leading accounting teams or cross-functional finance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Extensive experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparation of audit documentation.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP and enterprise accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation abilities.

Preferred Skills

• CPA certification.
• Experience within a regulated industry such as utilities, energy, infrastructure, or similar sectors.
• Experience supporting accounting system implementations or upgrades.
• Experience with Oracle or comparable ERP accounting platforms.
• Exposure to treasury, debt financing, and cash management activities.