Manager, Accounting

Wonder•New York, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Accounting Manager, you will contribute to the accounting function by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records across the general ledger and balance sheet. You will be responsible for executing key components of the month-end close, preparing reconciliations, maintaining internal controls, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support reliable and efficient accounting operations. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, requiring strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will work with large datasets and support accurate and timely financial close activities while helping maintain a strong control environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance.
Active CPA license
4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining a foundation in a top-tier national public accounting firm with relevant industry experience.
Experience auditing or working in a public company environment is preferred.
Prior experience in a controllership or operational accounting environment strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and operational accounting principles, with the ability to apply accounting principles to complex transactions.
Experience with general ledger systems and ERP platforms (Netsuite), advanced Excel proficiency, strong balance sheet reconciliation and close management experience.
Experience working with large datasets.
Coding and/or SQL skills are highly preferred
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Netsuite, Floqast.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial results.
Participate in close activities and meet established deadlines.
Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation.
Ensure accounts are properly supported, reconciling items are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.
Maintain accuracy and completeness of assigned accounts.
Adhere to internal control requirements and company accounting policies.
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with audit and compliance standards.
Identify potential issues and escalate appropriately.
Apply U.S. GAAP to routine and non-routine accounting transactions.
Assist in evaluating accounting treatment for complex items and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
Document accounting conclusions and supporting rationale where needed.
Support internal and external audit requests by preparing and providing documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Respond to audit inquiries related to assigned accounting areas in a timely and organized manner.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy.
Support standardization of recurring activities and contribute to improvements in workflows, systems, and documentation.
Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, account maintenance, and transaction analysis.
Ensure proper coding, classification, and recording of financial transactions.
Support the integrity of financial data feeding the general ledger.
Support accounting across ad-supported streaming (FAST / CTV), advertising revenue, partnerships, marketing spend, content capitalization and amortization, consumer promotions, and gift card liabilities.
Assist with ASC 606 assessments for agreements and maintain accurate reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting for assigned areas.