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Senior Manager, Central Accounting Support
Role Summary
The Senior Manager, Central Accounting Support provides strategic leadership over core accounting operations with a focus on Bank reconciliations and accruals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. This role oversees the financial close process, guides accounting policy application, leads a 6 member team, and partners closely with cross‑functional stakeholders. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in supporting business decision‑making, audit readiness, and the organization’s long‑term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial results
Oversee Balance Sheet review , supporting schedules, and key analyses
Review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, estimates, and financial judgments
Partner with external auditors and manage audit planning, execution, and issue resolution
Accounting Operations & Controls
Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control standards
Oversee Bank Reconciliation and Cash Application accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Identify and resolve complex accounting matters and non‑routine transactions
Ensure ongoing effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulatory standards
Lead accounting process improvements and system enhancements to support scalability
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, mentor, and develop specialists in the team.
Set performance expectations, provide coaching, and support career development
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ensure appropriate resource planning to support business growth and reporting requirements
Business Partnership & Advisory
Serve as a trusted accounting advisor to finance leadership and cross‑functional partners
Collaborate with FP&A, tax, treasury, and operations to support strategic initiatives
Participate in special projects, integrations, and organizational initiatives as needed
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Proven ability to lead complex close processes in a dynamic environment
Experience designing and maintaining effective internal controls
ERP (Oracle) and financial systems proficiency
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated people leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience
Typically 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience
6+ years of experience leading teams or managing accounting functions
Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors
Background in professional services, life sciences, or project‑based environments preferred
Experience improving accounting processes or leading system implementations a plus
