Accounting Manager

3E•Bethesda, MD

24d•Remote

About The Position

3E is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join its global accounting team. The role focuses on managing international statutory audits, supporting month-end close activities, and improving accounting processes across the organization. The Accounting Manager will coordinate international audits with external accounting advisors, auditors, and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely completion of deliverables. The position also contributes to monthly close activities and identifies opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting work. The role requires a strong accounting foundation, experience managing international audits, and the ability to keep complex projects moving among multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will take ownership, work hands-on, and help develop scalable accounting operations in a fast-paced, growing organization. The position is for a candidate based in a U.S. state where 3E is authorized to hire and who is eligible to work without sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience combining public and corporate accounting.
Corporate accounting experience, including direct involvement in month-end close, financial reporting, and support for external audits.
Hands-on experience managing or coordinating international statutory audits and working with external auditors and accounting advisors.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with converting U.S. GAAP financial information to local accounting standards.
Experience managing multiple audit workstreams, deliverables, and deadlines across stakeholders or geographic locations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to follow up proactively, resolve issues, and drive accountability.
Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities shift.
Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and develop effective ways of working.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
Practical experience using AI or automation tools to improve efficiency in accounting, financial reporting, or related workflows, with appropriate review of outputs.
Based in a U.S. state where 3E is authorized to hire and eligible to work without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a Big Four or other top 10 accounting firm.
Active CPA license (strongly preferred).
Experience preparing, reviewing, or coordinating U.S. GAAP-to-local GAAP reconciliations or bridge files.
Experience in a multinational organization, ideally with exposure to European statutory reporting requirements.
Experience in a mid-sized, high-growth, SaaS, or private equity-backed organization.
Experience coordinating external accounting service providers across multiple countries.
Experience improving or automating accounting processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute international statutory audits across multiple countries, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements are met.
Act as the primary contact for external auditors and accounting advisors; manage requests, track outstanding items, and drive issues to resolution.
Partner with external advisors preparing local statutory financial statements and converting U.S. GAAP financial information to local accounting standards.
Review U.S. GAAP-to-local GAAP reconciliations, bridge files, supporting schedules, and statutory reporting deliverables for completeness and accuracy.
Maintain the international audit calendar, identify risks, communicate progress, and escalate issues before deadlines are affected.
Coordinate with Finance, Tax, HR, Legal, and Treasury to obtain financial information and supporting documentation.
Participate hands-on in monthly close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reviews, and recurring accounting responsibilities.
Partner with the accounting team to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
Support the annual U.S. consolidated financial statement audit as needed.
Strengthen accounting controls, documentation, and consistency across global accounting operations.
Balance recurring accounting responsibilities with increased audit activity during peak reporting periods.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting, reconciliation, and audit processes.
Build working relationships with internal teams and external service providers to improve communication, accountability, and timely delivery of information.
Develop repeatable processes and tracking mechanisms that reduce follow-up, improve visibility, and keep work moving.
Use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity while maintaining financial controls and data confidentiality.
Take ownership of challenges, proactively identify solutions, and help build scalable accounting operations as the business grows.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Open PTO
Parental leave
401(k) plan with company matching
Employee assistance program
Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness coverage