About this opportunity
StevenDouglas lists this Senior Accounting Manager (Bergen County) opportunity in bergen county, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
StevenDouglas is partnering with a well-established professional services firm in Bergen County, NJ, to identify a Senior Accounting Manager who will bring technical accounting expertise to a growing finance organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this leader will oversee general ledger operations, financial reporting integrity, and a team of accountants while ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP and internal control standards. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives on technical rigor, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Direct general ledger accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and full compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting obligations
Review and approve journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations, providing oversight and quality control across assigned accounting functions
Maintain SOX documentation, process narratives, and internal control frameworks to support ongoing compliance and audit readiness
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial statements along with variance and trend analysis
Coordinate external audit fieldwork and serve as a key liaison with outside tax advisors on compliance filings and planning matters
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projection efforts in partnership with accounting leadership
Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous process improvement
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA license required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning general ledger, SOX compliance, external audit, and financial consolidation, including at least 5 years within a $500M-$700M size company
Exceptional Communication skills (oral and written)
Demonstrated technical command of US GAAP with hands-on experience managing tax and regulatory filings alongside external advisors
Proven leadership ability, with a track record of developing teams and driving accountability in a fast-paced setting
Strong Excel proficiency required; NetSuite experience a plus
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Who can apply
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