Accounting Manager - Experience managing overseas team preferred

Alcanza Clinical Research•Lake Mary, FL

20d

About The Position

Alcanza is a growing, multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with locations across multiple states and Puerto Rico. The Accounting Manager oversees key general accounting functions, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable operations, financial reporting, and audit support. Reporting to the Controller, this role manages accounting resources, coordinates with cross-functional stakeholders, and maintains audit-compliant internal controls and processes that safeguard company assets and support timely, accurate financial reporting under US GAAP. A key part of the role is overseeing offshore accounts payable representatives provided through a third-party service provider. This includes coordinating workflows, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to established controls and service expectations. The position also supports budgeting and forecasting, acquisition integrations, and accounting process and systems improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leading close processes, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing journal entries, performing variance analysis, and maintaining internal controls.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Experience with ERP and accounts payable workflow systems.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and web-based applications.
Ability to manage and hold accountable internal, outsourced, or offshore team members in a service-provider environment.
Strong leadership, organizational, prioritization, time-management, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders.
Interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with executives, operational leaders, vendors, auditors, colleagues, and third-party service providers and build trusted relationships across the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing workloads in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Professional judgment, integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally and in compliance with privacy and company guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing outsourced or offshore accounting resources.
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.
Experience with FloQast, BlackLine, or other account reconciliation and close management software.
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including integration of acquired entities.
Experience in a multi-entity, multi-site, or private equity-backed organization.
CPA or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly close process, including review of prepaid expenses, fixed assets, expense accruals, journal entries, and other close activities while ensuring US GAAP compliance and timely completion.
Oversee preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and ensure timely resolution.
Oversee account reconciliations, close tasks, and certifications within FloQast, and support expanded use of the system.
Manage offshore accounts payable representatives through the third-party service provider by assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring performance and service levels, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring compliance with approval authorities, payment controls, and accounting policies.
Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor inquiries, payment execution, account reconciliations, and period-end cut-off.
Oversee daily cash tracking and support accurate, timely application of client payments.
Prepare and review month-end, bank, and management reporting, including variance analysis and supporting schedules.
Coordinate the annual financial audit, manage information requests, and maintain timelines and supporting documentation.
Support budgeting and forecasting and provide accounting insights to finance and operational leaders.
Support acquisition integrations, including accounting process alignment, opening balance validation, and integration of acquired sites into company systems and controls.
Lead or participate in special projects, including process standardization, system implementations and migrations, automation initiatives, and accounting policy improvements.
Develop, document, and monitor accounting procedures and internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve scalability, accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
Coach and develop internal and outsourced accounting resources, set expectations, and provide timely feedback and escalation support.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.