Accounting Manager
About The Position
Spring Education Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead key general ledger and close activities in support of accurate and timely financial reporting across a multi-site organization. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions including revenue recognition, lease accounting, payroll accounting, and cash management, while ensuring strong internal controls and process consistency. As a leader within the Accounting team, you will manage month-end close, partner cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies, and drive continuous process improvements. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and experience operating in a multi-unit environment. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office and two days remote.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Active CPA license required
- 5–7+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Nice To Haves
- Public accounting audit experience
- Experience in a multi-unit or multi-location environment
- Experience with NetSuite, Blackline, or similar ERP systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across all levels of the organization
- High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership of work
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Oversee accounting processes related to revenue, lease, payroll, and cash
- Analyze account fluctuations and variances, providing insights to leadership
- Partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and improve financial accuracy
- Support internal reporting through preparation of analyses and variance explanations
- Assist with budgeting processes in assigned areas
- Prepare reports and presentations to support business decision-making
- Leverage AI-driven tools and automation to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes and reporting
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and system enhancements
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
- Support external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests
- Partner with third-party tax providers to ensure timely and accurate filings
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team environment
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and support to drive team effectiveness
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
