Interim Accounting Manager, Strategic Resources
About The Position
The Interim Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in guiding the accounting team through a period of transition and change. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving operational excellence across all accounting functions. Leveraging their expertise, the Interim Accounting Manager provides hands-on leadership, supports process improvements, and delivers actionable insights to senior management. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by stabilizing accounting operations, mentoring staff, and contributing to the ongoing success of the organization during a critical phase. This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, required
- Five (5) or more years of professional accounting experience including management responsibilities, required
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), required
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook, required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
- Capacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a professional services or public accounting environment, preferred
- Experience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferred
- CPA, preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares supporting balance sheet schedules and reconciliations
- Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
- Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports
- Oversees daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end close
- Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
- Ensures compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinates with external auditors and support audit processes
- Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements best practices
- Supports integration of new systems or business units, as applicable
- Provides timely and accurate financial information to senior management
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
