General Ledger Manager POST NUMBER: 474493

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Excellence

• Close Management: Orchestrate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; develop and manage the close calendar and checklists to ensure all deliverables meet strict deadlines.

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and distribution of comprehensive internal financial statements in strict accordance with GAAP.

• GL Integrity: Manage all financial transactions—including assets, liabilities, equity, and accruals—while supervising the preparation, coding, and NetSuite upload of all journal entries.

• Revenue & Audit: Partner with Billing and A/R teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lead the coordination with external auditors to ensure seamless annual audits.

• Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain robust accounting policies and internal controls to mitigate risk and increase reporting efficiency.

• Treasury Support: Review monthly bank reconciliations and manage non-revenue cash activity to ensure accurate liquidity tracking.

Payroll & Expense Oversight

• Payroll Accounting: Supervise the recording and reconciliation of weekly payroll entries and accruals, ensuring all data aligns with funding reports.

• Cash Flow Coordination: Verify adequate funding for weekly payroll cycles and manage year-end reconciliations of all payroll-related costs.

Team Leadership & Strategic Growth

• Mentorship: Lead and develop the General Ledger team through active coaching, performance feedback, and professional development initiatives.

• Process Innovation: Drive scalability by identifying opportunities for automation and workflow improvements within the accounting tech stack.

• Operational Management: Manage team administrative needs, including attendance and resource planning, to ensure consistent coverage and high-performance output.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key advisor to the Controller and Senior Management on special projects and strategic financial initiatives.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Master’s or CPA highly preferred).

• Experience: 5 years of progressive accounting experience. A blend of Big Four public accounting and private industry experience is a significant plus.

• Technical Expertise: * Advanced proficiency in NetSuite (highly preferred) and Microsoft Excel.

  • Deep technical knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and tax compliance.

• Leadership: Proven track record of managing and developing an accounting team in a fast-paced environment.

• Skills:

  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills for collaborating with executive leadership and external partners.

  • Execution: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.