Senior Accounting & Operations Manager (#2533)
Pivotal Talent Search
Listing collected from Pivotal Talent Search's career site. NextChapter is independent of Pivotal Talent Search.
United States · Posted November 5, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Pivotal Talent Search
More in Finance jobs
More roles at Pivotal Talent Search
- Director of Commercial Roofing (#2517) · Springfield, MO
- Senior Toy Packaging Designer - #2429 · El Segundo, CA
- VP, Growth Activation & Commercial Integration
- Strategic Marketing Account Director · Brentwood, TN
- VP of HR (#2528) · Nashville, TN
- Director of Sales, Commercial & Industrial
Similar jobs
- Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting · BioMarin Pharmaceutical
- Accounts Payable Specialist · Ooma · Sunnyvale, CA
- Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting · Kardigan · Princeton, NJ
- Accounting Specialist IV · Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN
- Senior Financial Specialist, Managed Care *hybrid* · WakeMed · Raleigh, NC
- Senior Manager Operations Accounting · UCLA · Los Angeles, CA
Finance jobs in the rankings
Rankings about finance jobs
- Best cities for finance jobs #1 New York (1,932 openings)
- Best cities for finance pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($162k)
- Most requested AI skills in finance jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.3%)
- AI tools named most often in finance jobs #1 Claude (0.55%)
- Employers with the most finance jobs #1 Amazon (475 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks: 31% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Senior Accounting Operations Manager
We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations for a growing, multi-entity financial services organization.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both managing the accounting function and improving the way the work gets done. You’ll oversee key areas including month-end close, cash and treasury management, account reconciliations, tax support, internal controls, and NetSuite processes.
You’ll also play an important role in helping integrate newly acquired businesses, standardize accounting processes, and build scalable systems that can support continued growth.
Candidates in the Pacific Time Zone preferred
What Success Looks Like in Your First Year
Balance sheet accounts are consistently reconciled, reviewed, and supported by clear monthly variance analysis.
Newly acquired entities are successfully integrated into accounting systems, banking, and reporting processes within established timelines.
Cash forecasting and treasury controls are standardized across the organization.
Month-end close processes become more efficient, consistent, and well documented.
Annual audit and tax compliance activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
Accounting processes and controls are strengthened to support continued growth.
What You’ll Do
Accounting Operations & Month-End Close
Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, intercompany activity, consolidations, and eliminations.
Oversee the month-end close process and help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Maintain complete and well-documented balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved promptly.
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis and clearly explain key drivers to leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve close processes, documentation, and overall efficiency.
Treasury & Cash Management
Manage daily cash positioning across multiple entities and operating accounts.
Prepare and maintain short-term cash forecasts, including a 13-week cash forecast.
Oversee banking relationships, account openings and maintenance, authorized signers, and payment controls.
Manage intercompany funding and cash transfers.
Support debt covenant reporting and other treasury-related requirements as needed.
Help standardize banking and cash-management processes across the organization.
NetSuite & Accounting Systems
Serve as a key NetSuite resource for the accounting team and help drive best practices across the platform.
Support chart of accounts management, subsidiaries, saved searches, workflows, reporting, and other core accounting functionality.
Assist with NetSuite OneWorld setup and configuration for newly acquired or established entities.
Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes, including bank feeds, amortization schedules, reconciliations, and approval workflows.
Partner with internal teams on integrations involving payroll, banking, billing, expense management, and other financial systems.
Tax & Compliance Support
Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax filings, estimated payments, year-end tax packages, and related requests.
Support sales and use tax, franchise tax, property tax, business licenses, and other state and local compliance requirements.
Monitor tax and registration requirements as the organization expands into new jurisdictions.
Oversee 1099 reporting and assist with tax-related due diligence for acquisitions.
Maintain organized documentation to support tax filings, audits, and compliance activities.
Controls & Audit
Develop, document, and maintain effective accounting controls and procedures.
Help ensure appropriate segregation of duties, reconciliation reviews, and payment approval processes.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with external auditors and respond to audit requests.
Identify control gaps and recommend practical improvements as the organization grows.
Team Leadership
Supervise, coach, and develop staff and senior accountants.
Establish clear ownership of close activities, reconciliations, and recurring accounting responsibilities.
Review team work for accuracy and completeness while providing constructive feedback and support.
Help build a collaborative, accountable, and process-focused accounting environment.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
Experience managing cash, treasury activities, and banking processes.
Experience supporting tax compliance and working with external tax advisors.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-subsidiary environment.
Previous experience managing or developing accounting professionals.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large amounts of financial data.
Experience using an ERP system and creating or working with financial reports.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Experience That Would Be a Plus
CPA or progress toward CPA certification.
Hands-on NetSuite experience, particularly NetSuite OneWorld.
Experience within a private equity-backed, acquisitive, or rapidly growing organization.
Experience integrating accounting processes following acquisitions.
Experience in financial services, professional services, consulting, or another service-based business.
Familiarity with ASC 606 and ASC 805.
Experience with spend-management, AP, or treasury platforms such as Ramp, Bill.com, or similar tools.
Experience creating NetSuite saved searches, workflows, reports, or dashboards.
Why Join
This role offers the opportunity to own and influence a critical accounting function within a growing organization. You’ll have visibility across the business, work closely with senior leaders, and have the ability to improve processes rather than simply maintain them.
If you enjoy combining technical accounting with leadership, systems improvement, and operational problem-solving, this role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 5% employer match
Opportunity to help shape accounting processes within a growing organization
#PTS