Senior Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Vienna, VA

2d•$72 - $82•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager (Gross Margins) leads the end-to-end gross margin close process and elevates the quality, accuracy, and consistency of accounting operations. This role suits a highly technical, execution-focused accounting leader who serves as a key quality control layer, ensuring robust controls, precise financial reporting, and continuous process improvement in a high-growth environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
Approximately 6–10+ years of accounting experience, including strong general ledger accounting and close ownership.
4–6+ years of industry experience with increasing responsibility.
Proven ability to independently run the month-end close process with minimal oversight.
Deep understanding of debits, credits, and journal entry review.
Strong experience in general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Demonstrated ability to review, refine, and improve accounting processes and controls.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify issues quickly and accurately.
High accountability, reliability, and an ownership mindset in managing deliverables and deadlines.
Execution-focused leadership style, with a hands-on approach rather than purely strategic oversight.
Strong management skills, including team leadership, delegation, and review.
Experience with gross margins, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and financial analysis.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of Big 4 or public accounting experience (preferred).
Experience in complex or high-growth environments (preferred).
CPA designation strongly preferred.
Experience working with Oracle or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Familiarity with enterprise performance management (EPM) tools and related integrations.
Background in supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives within accounting.
Experience in organizations preparing for large-scale transactions or an IPO.
Positive, high-energy, and team-oriented approach to collaboration.
Ability to partner effectively with Senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Comfort operating in a high-growth, dynamic environment with evolving processes.
Interest in career development and internal mobility within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the monthly close process for gross margin accounts.
Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations, establishing and maintaining strong execution controls.
Ensure proper general ledger accuracy, including account coding, classification, and the integrity of financial reporting for gross margins.
Provide leadership and oversight to the accounting team, including effective delegation, review of work, and coaching on best practices.
Act as the primary point of escalation for accounting issues, discrepancies, and inconsistencies related to gross margins and related accounts.
Independently run the close process with minimal oversight, proactively identifying risks, issues, and process gaps.
Partner with Senior leadership to identify, design, and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies in accounting operations.
Support system enhancements and automation initiatives, including Oracle, EPM, and related integrations, to streamline the close and reporting processes.
Apply a deep understanding of debits, credits, and journal entry review to strengthen controls and improve financial statement quality.
Support financial reporting and analysis activities related to gross margins, revenue recognition, and overall financial performance.
Contribute to the organization’s readiness for large-scale transactions or potential IPO by improving close quality, controls, and documentation.
Promote a culture of high accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the accounting function.