<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a well-established financial services organization in the Denver area. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, leading the month-end close, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accurate financial and regulatory reporting.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys <strong>leading a team, improving processes, and partnering with senior leadership</strong> while remaining involved in technical accounting.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead the <strong>month-end close process</strong>, including journal entries, fixed assets, prepaids, reconciliations, and variance analysis.</li><li>Manage accounting for <strong>investment and derivatives portfolios</strong>.</li><li>Oversee <strong>accounts payable</strong> and vendor-related accounting processes.</li><li>Ensure proper structure, maintenance, and reconciliation of <strong>general ledger accounts</strong>.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Oversee timely and accurate <strong>regulatory reporting</strong>, including applicable financial services reporting requirements.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including <strong>Accounting Specialists, Accountants, and Senior Accountants</strong>.</li><li>Assist with the <strong>annual budgeting process</strong> and lead budget review meetings with business leaders.</li><li>Develop and enhance <strong>accounting policies, internal controls, procedures, and processes</strong> in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Research new and existing <strong>technical accounting guidance</strong> and assist with implementation of new accounting standards.</li><li>Compile and analyze financial information to support the <strong>Controller and senior leadership</strong> with strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner across departments to identify opportunities for <strong>process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency</strong>.</li><li>Coordinate financial information and supporting documentation for <strong>external auditors and regulatory examinations</strong>.</li></ul><p>This role reports to the Controller but will have exposure to different departments. It also offers great work life balance and some work from home. </p><p><br></p>