Senior Accounting Manager

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Reviews and approves journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Prepares and reviews consolidated financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses
• Oversees balance sheet reconciliations and ensures timely resolution of reconciling items
• Analyzes revenue, expenses, profitability, and key financial metrics to support management decision-making
• Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Supports the preparation of external financial statements, disclosures, and audit schedules
• Manages daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Designs, implements, and monitors internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial reporting integrity
• Evaluates accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and scalability
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and international financial reporting requirements
• Leads, mentors, and develops accounting staff through coaching, performance management, and career development planning
• Fosters a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Provides guidance and technical accounting support to team members and cross-functional partners
• Coordinates annual audits and ensures timely completion of audit requests
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Leads special projects, process improvement efforts, and ad hoc financial analyses
• Provides actionable financial insights to improve operational and financial performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA license preferred
• Typically with 10+ years of experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word
• Experience in Deltek Vision preferred
• Experience with financial reporting including footnotes
• Advanced knowledge of accounting, GAAP principles and data analytics
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to problem solve and apply appropriate solutions
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel may be required

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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