Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr – $140,000.00/yr

Contact

Director - Accounting & Finance Recruitment |

Overview

A global financial services organization is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage and oversee compensation‑related accounting activities. This role owns one of the most material expense lines on the P&L and offers high visibility to senior leadership, including executive management.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on people manager with strong technical accounting skills, comfort working with large data sets, and thepora uck to clearly explain financial results and_head variances. This is a hybrid role requiring collaboration across finance, payroll, HR, and control functions.

Key squared Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a compensation accounting team, providing guidance, review, and performance oversight.
• Oversee monthly compensation calculations across multiple business units,_UUID to ensure accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting.
• Review broker and employee compensation arrangements and update accruals accordingly.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to review and communicate commission and bonus calculation.
• Maintain and oversee equity plan accounting, including accruals, recordkeeping, and stakeholder reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries related to compensation, benefits, and payroll‑related expenses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes for compensation‑related costs.
• Review payroll and equity‑related balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with controls and governance teams to ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and reconciliations.
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or aakhulu related field. Welch
• 2+ years of people management experience leading a team of 4 or more.
• Strong understanding of compensation‑related accounting and P&L impact.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot tables, lookups, and complex data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information to senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

Preferred

• Experience with bonus accruals, commission accounting, and equity plans.
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting for compensation expenses.
• Background in process improvement الإمام controls‑focused environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Why This Role

• High‑visibility position with exposure to senior and executive leadership.
• Opportunity to manage a critical P&L expense area.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Strong platform for continued leadership and career growth.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function midday

Accounting/Auditing and Finance