Senior Accounting Manager

Description

The Senior Accounting Manager will provide support and oversight of critical accounting operations within a publicly traded company environment.  This role is responsible for managing accounts payable processes, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, preparing payroll-related accounting entries, managed sales and used tax compliance, and ensuring SOX compliance and SEC reporting requirements. 

Essential Functions

Accounting Operations & Close Process

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, including payroll accruals, benefits, bonus accruals, and other miscellaneous accounting transactions.
• Review accounting entries and financial activity for foreign subsidiaries to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare liability account reconciliations, including accounts payable, accrued liabilities, advance payments to vendors, etc.
• Review account reconciliation prepared by staff accountant.
• Investigate and analyze variances to support accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and timely.
• Manage and maintain the chart of accounts within Sage Intacct, including creation and maintenance of new accounts.
• Assist with accounting and finance system implementations, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare/update accounting policies and procedures.

Accounts Payable Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payments.
• Monitor AP controls, workflows, and vendor management processes.
• Oversee accounts payable vendor maintenance/onboarding activities, including collection and review of W-9s and completion of IRS TIN matching procedures.
• Perform review and approval of vendor invoices to ensure appropriate coding, support, and authorization.
• Identify and implement process improvements within AP operations.
• Review and approve weekly disbursement and payment runs.
• Ensure compliance with vendor onboarding, internal controls and company approval policies.
• Coordinate and follow up on payments related to the direct-to-practitioner program.
• Assist with the review and approval of compounding facility disbursements.

Payroll Accounting

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including payroll liabilities and employee benefit withholding accounts.
• Partner with payroll department to ensure accurate accounting treatment for payroll, bonuses, commissions, equity compensation, and employee benefits.
• Review payroll-related GL accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Taxes

• Manage sales and use tax compliance activities, including administration of Avalara and sales tax filings.
• Coordinate tax notices and resolutions; and prepare, review, and track tax payments and returns prepared by external tax consultants.
• Manage annual 1099 preparation, review, filing, and vendor compliance processes.

SOX Compliance & Internal Controls

• Support and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Document, review, and adhere to accounting processes and controls.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during quarterly and annual audits.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and supervise accounting staff and provide guidance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, and external auditors.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a publicly traded company environment.
• Experience supporting SEC filings and external audits is preferred.
• Exposure to process automation, software implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.
• Public accounting background is highly preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Proven experience managing month-end close processes, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable and payroll accounting functions preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial systems, including platforms such as Sage Intacct and Bill.com.
• Intermediate to advance Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong understanding of accounting operations within a multi-entity organization structure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and supervise accounting staff.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.