Large $1B Company is seeking an Accounting Manager for their Melville location for a Hybrid role.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Manager to lead a team of experienced accounting professionals and drive timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented leader with a deep understanding of accounting principles, proven experience in team management, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is not only technically strong but also a process thinker who can identify inefficiencies and implement automation solutions to support scalability and growth.
The Accounting Manager will be a key player in the monthly close process, system maintenance, and audit readiness, and will serve as a liaison with external auditors, IT, and cross-functional finance teams.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three Senior Accountants to ensure high performance, engagement, and professional growth.
Set clear goals and expectations, provide regular feedback, and support professional development through training and coaching.
Oversee and manage the month-end close process, ensuring completion within five business days in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Review and approve complex journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Conduct and review profit & loss (P&L) trend analyses to identify and explain variances and support management decision-making.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across all reports and reconciliations.
Identify inefficiencies and manual processes within the accounting function; lead the implementation of automation and standardization efforts.
Collaborate with peers, IT, and systems teams to enhance accounting systems and reporting capabilities, particularly within the Workday General Ledger.
In partnership with other accounting managers and IT, maintain and optimize the Workday ERP system to support accurate reporting, compliance, and ease of use.
Serve as a key contributor to ongoing ERP enhancements and upgrades.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during the year-end financial audit.
Prepare and provide audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to inquiries.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure accounting policies and procedures are up-to-date and aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Required:
CPA license a plus
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience
At least 3 years of proven leadership or managerial experience
Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or mid-tier firm experience is a plus)
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Experience with large-scale ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced skill level)
Ability to manage and lead a geographically distributed or remote team
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred:
Experience with Workday ERP system
Background in the healthcare industry or other highly regulated industries
Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, or other audit frameworks