<p><strong>Accounting Manager | Reston, VA (on-site) | $120-130K+15% bonus target</strong></p><p>Are you a public accounting firm<strong>-trained accounting professional</strong> ready to take the next step into a high-impact leadership role? We are seeking an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a high-performing corporate accounting team and help drive operational excellence, strong financial reporting, and continuous process improvement. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who combines a strong technical accounting foundation with leadership ability, business partnership skills, and a passion for building and developing teams. Reporting to the Accounting Director, this role will lead the operational accounting function, oversee close and reporting activities, and play a key role in strengthening controls, improving processes, and supporting audit readiness.</p><p>Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul><li>Excellent fit for professionals with a <strong>Big 4 or large regional public accounting background</strong></li><li>High-visibility role with leadership responsibility and direct exposure to senior accounting leadership</li><li>Opportunity to influence <strong>process improvements</strong>, team development, and accounting operations</li><li>Strong mix of <strong>technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and people leadership</strong></li><li>Join a respected, growth-oriented organization with a strong track record of internal promotion and long-term career development</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the operational accounting team, creating an engaging and high-performance environment</li><li>Coordinate and execute the <strong>month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</strong> processes to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and analyze management reporting to support business insight and decision-making</li><li>Identify and implement <strong>process improvements</strong> that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across accounting operations</li><li>Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of <strong>internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)</strong></li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors and manage audit requests, deliverables, and communications</li><li>Research and evaluate <strong>technical accounting matters</strong> and support sound accounting conclusions</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to support critical accounting initiatives for a company preparing for public-company readiness. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for a hands-on candidate who can bring strong technical accounting knowledge, improve accuracy across financial processes, and help maintain well-organized reporting practices. The role will partner closely with accounting and finance stakeholders to strengthen close activities, support compliance efforts, and enhance documentation across key workstreams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead major accounting projects by applying technical guidance and translating requirements into practical financial reporting actions.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, helping ensure the general ledger is accurate, complete, and supported by timely journal entries.</p><p>• Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable records.</p><p>• Support financial statement audit activity by preparing schedules, coordinating requested materials, and addressing auditor questions efficiently.</p><p>• Manage accounting areas such as commissions and royalties, ensuring calculations, entries, and related support are handled consistently.</p><p>• Prepare and review accounting documentation, including memos, process narratives, and control-related support for key transactions.</p><p>• Contribute to public company reporting readiness by organizing data, aligning reporting practices, and supporting disclosure-related requirements.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams on accounting process improvements and, when applicable, assist with transition-related work as part of broader project responsibilities.</p>