Accounting Manager

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Day Shift)

Compensation: $140K - $165K per year + yearly bonuses and equity

A growing financial services organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its team. This role will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, guiding month-end close activities, and ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in the accounting cycle while also leading initiatives to streamline processes, implement automation, and support the company’s growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee complex accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close activities across multiple corporate areas.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to address month-end issues, identify process improvements, and drive efficiency.
• Supervise daily operations of the corporate accounting department, with a focus on implementing automation and enhancing reporting capabilities to support growth.
• Lead high-impact accounting projects, serving as a subject matter expert on consolidation, revenue recognition, and related areas.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors to coordinate quarterly and annual audits and regulatory filings.
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls across accounting processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Contribute to special projects, ad hoc analyses, and management reporting as needed.
• Assist with SEC reporting requirements and capital calculations.
• Work closely with the trading operations team to support daily reconciliations and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a regulated firm, broker-dealer, or financial institution.
• Strong background in capital markets preferred.
• Proficiency with large ERP systems (NetSuite a plus, Enfusion strongly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of financial reporting standards, systems, and controls.
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Proven track record of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with critical thinking skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to partner across all levels of the business.