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About the Role
The Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for the U.S. entity, ensuring financial statement integrity and managing the monthly close process. This role requires full ownership of the Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet, including reconciliations, variance analysis, intercompany accounting, and U.S. GAAP compliance. The position involves supervising one to two Senior Accountants while remaining hands-on with daily accounting tasks, making it ideal for a well-rounded professional who enjoys team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process for the U.S. entity.
- Maintain full ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.
- Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Review monthly financial results and perform detailed P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis, identifying trends and explaining significant fluctuations.
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and review revenue-related accounting activities.
- Own the intercompany accounting process, including recording intercompany transactions, preparing reconciliations, resolving differences, and coordinating with global finance teams to ensure timely settlements.
- Review and analyze key balance sheet accounts, including deferred revenue, work in progress (WIP), accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop one to two Senior Accountants, providing guidance, reviewing work, and supporting professional growth.
- Partner with FP&A, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables.
- Assist with process improvements, automation initiatives, and strengthening internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
- Support tax-related accounting matters and collaborate with external tax advisors as needed.
- Participate in special projects and other ad hoc accounting initiatives.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading the month-end close process.
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
- Experience owning the full Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet for a business entity.
- Strong account reconciliation, financial analysis, and month-end close experience.
- Experience managing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Google Workspace.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Hands-on and detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to lead by example and develop team members.
- Ability to build strong relationships across departments and global teams.
- Ability to continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Workspace
- U.S. GAAP
- ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
- NetSuite ERP
- Use Tax compliance
- Commercial Rent Tax (CRT/RET)
- U.S. income tax accounting
- Mergers and acquisitions
Location
- NYC / Tri-State area
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-8+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 to $140,000
About the Company
- In our 40-year history, we’ve changed a lot—from a culture-defining film title studio (Superman, Alien, Ghostbusters); to an interactive advertising agency; to an award-winning product and marketing agency with design, technology, communications, ventures and IP practices. We like change, and like to navigate our clients through it too.
- Our approach to work is always human first. This unwavering focus helps us create meaningful and memorable experiences that live across digital platforms and often blur the line between the digital and real worlds. We believe disruptive thinking happens when you collide experts in design, technology and culture.