Accounting Manager

Work Schedule and Environment

• This role follows the Eastern Time Zone schedule, corresponding to a night shift for Philippine-based employees.
• 100% remote position allowing work from any location.
• Candidates must have their own equipment, including a laptop and headset, to ensure smooth onboarding and workflow.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accounting Manager to become an integral part of a growing finance division, directly reporting to the Controller. This position combines hands-on accounting duties with leadership responsibilities, overseeing and mentoring a small team. Ideal candidates must excel in a fast-changing, private equity-backed environment, fostering improvements and scalability in finance operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closing processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Generate accurate and timely internal financial reports.
• Analyze financial results and investigate key variances.
• Collaborate with the Controller on management reporting and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Supervise and mentor one to two accounting team members, ensuring quality and growth.
• Set priorities, workflows, and performance targets for the team.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses and accruals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with revenue recognition and technical accounting issues.
• Identify and implement process and control improvements.
• Lead accounting integration for acquisitions including chart mapping and post-close activities.
• Act as a key user and optimizer of the Sage Intacct ERP system.
• Support automation and enhancements related to company growth.
• Coordinate external audits and assist with lender, private equity sponsor, and other stakeholder reporting.
• Support internal control maintenance and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least seven years of advancing experience in accounting roles.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP software.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential highly preferred.
• Prior work in a private equity-backed business environment.
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct ERP.
• Familiarity with merger and acquisition accounting or post-acquisition integration.
• Track record of process improvements and establishing scalable accounting controls.

Benefits and Work Culture

• Fully remote working arrangement providing maximum flexibility.
• Paid leave available beginning after regularization period.
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) benefits offered immediately upon regularization.
• Comprehensive government-mandated contributions including social security and health benefits.
• A vibrant workplace culture emphasizing creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

Additional Information

This position entails full-time employment status with benefits and statutory contributions rather than independent contractor status. A background check will be conducted prior to extending an offer; candidates are encouraged to have relevant details prepared to facilitate the process.