Accounting Manager

Our client is a large, nationally recognized professional membership organization supporting more than 1.5 million members across the U.S. The organization operates across multiple entities, including both not-for-profit and for-profit subsidiaries.

As the finance function continues to evolve, the organization is bringing key accounting responsibilities back in-house and is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to help strengthen financial reporting, controls, processes, and systems.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager will join a seven-person accounting and finance team and oversee accounting activities across multiple entities.

This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong technical accounting foundation , ideally combining public accounting and corporate accounting experience .

Key areas of responsibility include financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger oversight, reconciliations, audit coordination, internal controls, team leadership, and support of the organization's NetSuite implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a key contact for auditors.
• Support accounting for investment activities, including private equity and venture debt.
• Help transition accounting processes back in-house.
• Play a leadership role in the ongoing NetSuite implementation.
• Develop and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Partner with FP&A and other departments on financial analysis and special projects.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with month-end close and external audits.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Public accounting + corporate/private industry experience strongly preferred.
• Big Four, national, or large regional public accounting experience is a plus.
• Multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• ERP implementation experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.