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Senior Accounting & Operations Manager (#2533)

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United States · Posted November 5, 2026

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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

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