Accounting Manager

Job overview

The Accounting Manager role is full-time in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $110,000–$125,000 annually. The employer’s client is a multi-discipline industrial fabrication and heavy mechanical services corporation with a long operating history and commercial, government, and defense customers. The manager owns the accounting lifecycle, leads financial close and reporting, oversees daily accounting operations and cash management, and strengthens controls and audit readiness. The role also develops the accounting team and is designed to prepare the successful candidate for a future Controller position.

What you'll do

• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual close
• prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements and variance analyses
• oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets
• monitor cash and bank reconciliations
• support cash-flow forecasting
• maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• coordinate external audits and tax filings
• and supervise and mentor accounting staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accounting manager

philadelphia pa

gateway search associates

full-time

financial reporting

u.s. gaap

month-end close

accounts payable

accounts receivable

cash management

team leadership

$110k–$125k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 6% match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, vacation, short-term disability, and life insurance.

Why this role

The role is described as a growth path toward Controller. Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team supervision; CPA or MBA preferred.

About the employer

Gateway Search Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Accounting Services. Sector: 54.