Accounting Manager

CSL-Consulting•Burlington, MA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for comprehensive oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, close processes, and payroll operations within a growing, private-equity-backed professional services organization. This is a high-impact role with significant growth opportunity—you'll lead process improvement initiatives, own systems optimization, and partner with leadership on financial accuracy and strategic reporting. The Manager works closely with the Director and executive team to strengthen transactional controls, drive automation, and support clean financial reporting. This role offers the ideal platform to develop into a senior finance leadership position.

Requirements

3–5+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) or equivalent professional services firm background
Hands-on expertise in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger accounting
Month-end and year-end close process participation and support
Payroll accounting experience – including processing, reconciliation, tax compliance, and payroll-to-GL accounting
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and audit-ready mindset
Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency
Excellent communication skills , both written and verbal
Demonstrated process improvement mindset – ability to identify inefficiencies and propose automation solutions
Growth mindset and leadership potential – ready to step into a manager role with mentorship

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor management including discrepancy resolution
Lead vendor reconciliation programs, maintain W-9s and 1099 documentation
Establish and maintain approval workflows and segregation of duties
Support weekly cash disbursement planning and forecasting
Lead AR operations and collections strategy to optimize cash flow
Oversee invoice preparation, billing cycle management, and client invoicing accuracy
Develop and maintain AR aging reports and collections follow-up procedures
Partner with project management to ensure accurate, timely project billing
Monitor and resolve billing discrepancies and revenue-related issues
Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments
Develop and maintain balance sheet reconciliation schedules (AP, AR, prepaid, accruals, debt, equity, etc.)
Ensure GAAP compliance and consistency in accounting policies and procedures
Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and audit packages
Partner with external auditors on audit planning, testing, and remediation
Oversee all payroll processing, tax withholding, and compliance using BambooHR platform
Manage payroll reconciliations, tax filings, and general ledger accounting
Maintain payroll records, I-9 documentation, and employee tax files
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to third parties (payroll providers, tax agencies)
Stay current on payroll regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments
Lead system configuration, optimization, and process standardization
Identify manual processes and develop business cases for automation and system enhancements
Document accounting processes and controls; develop procedure playbooks for consistency and knowledge transfer
Support ERP transition to Deltek with clean processes and accurate GL configuration
Collaborate with IT on system upgrades, data migration, integrations, and automation initiatives
Manage special projects supporting finance transformation and system transitions
Lead accounting function contributions to post-acquisition consolidation and integration activities
Develop reconciliation and consolidation processes for acquired entities (e.g., Brownstone)
Identify opportunities to standardize and streamline processes across multiple entities
Support financial due diligence for future M&A activities
Mentor and develop junior accounting staff
Establish clear expectations, workflows, and accountability measures
Provide hands-on coaching and performance feedback
Delegate effectively to build team capacity and capabilities