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Robert Half Financial Services are currently recruiting for an Accounting Manager role at a well established Investment firm based in midtown Manhattan New York. Our client requires an active CPA license and 5+ years’ Corporate Accounting experience with Public/Big 4 Audit foundation and private industry experience within Financial Services. The role requires 3 days per week in the midtown office.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for administering the company’s accounting operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, the position requires strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to work closely with senior leadership and various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Controller with day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset management. Ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and reconciliations. Ensure proper documentation and reconciliation of cash movements.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Ensure timely and accurate closing of accounting periods, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings. Assist the Controller in preparing financial reports and analyses for various internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and support internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial data ensuring compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, tax regulations, and other legal requirements).

• Collaborate with Controller to ensure audit readiness through accurate documentation and resolving discrepancies.

• Assist Controller with the oversight, preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns.

• Work closely with the Controller and CFO to support the budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Offer insight into the maintenance and improvement of accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Embrace the adoption of automation and technology solutions to improve accounting processes.

• Collaborate with the finance team on long-term financial planning, capital investments, and other key business initiatives.

• Serve as a business partner to key internal stakeholders and non-accounting business teams.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• CPA license

• 5+ years’ Corporate Accounting experience with Public/Big 4 Audit foundation and private industry experience within Financial Services

• Knowledge of NetSuite and Concur accounting software advantageous

• PowerBI, Alteryx, or other business intelligence tools a plus

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting

The Accounting Manager role requires 3 days per week in the midtown Manhattan office, so please only apply if you are able to travel to this location, have relevant experience for the role and are eligible to work in the United States. The salary is flexible dependent on experience, the range is $130-160k base plus bonus and great benefits. If your profile matches the above criteria, please email me directly and add me on LinkedIn, Trishan Khareghat

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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