An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
Accounting Manager at Conexus Accounting Manager at Conexus in Palmyra, New Jersey Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Accounting Manager Greater Philadelphia Area $900M Subsidiary of a Fortune 50 Company The Opportunity Our client is a large, growing $900M building products and construction services organization operating as a subsidiary of a Fortune 50 company . The organization continues to invest in its accounting infrastructure and leadership team as it grows and integrates within a larger public-company environment. This creates an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Manager who wants meaningful responsibility, visibility to senior leadership, and exposure to a complex, multi-entity business. The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Director of Accounting and play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, leading and developing accounting staff, supporting the close process, and ensuring consistent application of
U.S. GAAP.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both the technical side of accounting and developing a strong team. Key Responsibilities Manage, mentor, and develop Senior and Staff Accountants. Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, workload planning, and performance feedback. Lead key aspects of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close . Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial results. Ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies. Support and strengthen internal controls, SOX compliance, accounting policies, and process documentation . Partner with Operations, FP&A, and other functional leaders to support accounting requirements and provide financial insight. Review financial results and identify significant variances, trends, risks, and potential issues. Support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and leadership-facing materials. Provide accounting support related to new initiatives, transactions, and organizational changes. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies. Participate in systems enhancements, automation initiatives, and ERP-related projects . Support accounting within a complex parent/subsidiary and multi-entity reporting environment . Qualifications CPA required. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience. Combination of public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred. Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience is a plus. Prior people-management experience with a demonstrated ability to develop accounting professionals. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial close, reconciliations, accounting operations, and internal controls. Experience working in a large, fast-paced, high-growth, or public-company environment. Experience operating within a parent/subsidiary structure , including corporate accounting policies, SOX controls, and consolidation requirements. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively across Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other business functions. Detail-oriented with a strong process-improvement mindset. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. ERP experience preferred; exposure to
SAP S/4HANA
is a plus. Experience within building products, manufacturing, industrial distribution, construction services, or a multi-location/multi-entity organization is preferred. Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a $900M business backed by the resources and stability of a Fortune 50 parent company . Work directly with the Director of Accounting and gain meaningful visibility across the organization. Lead and develop an accounting team while remaining involved in technical accounting and financial reporting. Gain exposure to a complex, multi-entity organization undergoing continued growth and evolution. Participate in process improvement, systems initiatives, automation, and the continued development of the accounting organization. Opportunity to build valuable experience within a large-scale public-company environment.
