Manager, Accounting

NAVEX•Lake Oswego, OR

1d•$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At NAVEX, we’re making the world a better place. A safer place. A more ethical place. A place where anyone, anywhere can have a voice. That’s a serious impact. We help organizations navigate risk and build ethical, inclusive cultures with leading governance, risk, and compliance solutions. Our work matters — empowering thousands of customers globally to protect their people, reputation, and operations every day. As a member of our finance team, you’ll thrive in a collaborative and high-integrity environment where your contributions make a real impact. We are seeking a Manager, Accounting to lead key accounting functions, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and drive process improvements across the organization. In this role, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams and support strategic decision-making by delivering timely, accurate financial information. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to excellence, transparency, and continuous growth. At NAVEX, you will work in a hybrid role and thrive alongside an engaged and collaborative team invested in supporting your success!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA certification preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years of managerial or supervisory responsibilities
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP
Strong competency in using accounting software (e.g. NetSuite) and understanding how technology can be leveraged for process improvement and data management
Proficiency in Word and Excel
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and operational excellence
Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
Ability to drive results through your job competencies of influence, strategic execution, talent development, decision making, effective communication and risk and compliance while leveraging NAVEX’s core values

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and the maintenance of strong internal controls in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Perform critical reviews of accounting activity and financial reports, investigate variances or issues, and provide timely, constructive feedback to team members
Own and manage the monthly close process, including the close calendar, close checklist, and cross-functional coordination
Prepare, review, and present the monthly financial reporting package, providing clear explanations of results, key drivers and trends.
Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between accounting, financial analysis, and business results
Identify, escalate, and proactively address accounting risks or issues, offering thoughtful recommendations and solutions to leadership
Manage the external audit process by preparing audit documentation, coordinating audit requests, and responding to auditor inquiries
Perform technical accounting research and provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatment and documentation
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development across the accounting team
Mentor, coach, and support team members to ensure individual tasks, deadlines, and performance objectives are met, promoting consistency and accuracy
Assist in setting goals and performance objectives that align with broader finance and company initiatives
Drive process improvements that support business growth, scalability, and operational efficiency