Accounting Manager

Salute Inc.•United States, US,

25d•$100,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Salute is seeking an Accounting Manager, Americas, to lead and strengthen accounting operations across the Americas region in a fully remote capacity. This is a hybrid individual contributor and people management role - you will personally own the more complex accounting processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis, while overseeing and reviewing the team’s work on more routine and standard accounting activities. This role is responsible for owning the most judgment-intensive components of the monthly close process, preparing and reviewing complex journal entries and reconciliations, delivering financial reporting and variance analysis, and ensuring accuracy and completeness across the Americas close and reporting cycle. You will also be responsible for reviewing and approving the team’s work product, providing coaching and development, and progressively expanding their scope as processes stabilize and mature. The position primarily supports operations and business units in the United States, with additional exposure to Canada, Chile, and Argentina. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, supervisory experience, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to strengthening processes, addressing legacy issues, and building scalable accounting practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CPA track preferred)
5-7+ years of relevant accounting experience
1-2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience (direct oversight of at least one report)
Strong experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
Experience with ERP systems
Strong ability to work independently in a fully remote, high-accountability environment
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and time zones

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of public accounting (audit experience strongly preferred)
2-3 years of industry accounting experience in multi-entity environments
Experience with intercompany accounting
Exposure to international accounting and foreign currency (FX) transactions
Experience with Sage Intacct and/or Deltek systems
Experience in infrastructure services, construction, engineering, or project-based environment
Preferred EST or CST time zone working hours

Responsibilities

Own the more complex and judgment-intensive components of the month-end close process, with primary focus on U.S. operations and support for other Americas entities
Prepare and post complex journal entries, including accruals, estimates, reclassifications, and non-routine transactions for assigned areas
Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations for higher-risk and higher-complexity accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Analyze financial results and provide clear, concise variance explanations to leadership
Own multi-entity accounting activities across the Americas region (U.S., Canada, Chile, Argentina), including intercompany transactions, and partner globally as needed
Apply professional judgment to evaluate transactions, research technical accounting matters, and determine appropriate accounting treatment in coordination with the Americas Controller
Directly manage and develop a team, including workload prioritization, performance feedback, and professional development
Review and approve the journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules on more routine and standard accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
Establish and maintain clear expectations for quality, timeliness, and documentation standards across the team
Coach and develop others to progressively take on increasing complexity and broader scope as processes stabilize
Serve as the primary escalation point for accounting issues and questions within the Americas accounting team
Identify and drive process improvements, including implementation of enhanced controls, documentation, and scalable workflows
Contribute to project-based work aimed at strengthening accounting operations and preparing the organization for growth
Address documentation gaps by creating and maintaining clear, scalable accounting process documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and other teams across geographies
Support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies