Senior Accounting Manager

Whitsons Culinary Group•Islandia, NY

47d•$135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting. This role provides leadership and direction to the accounting team, drives adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and supports both operational and strategic financial initiatives. The position plays a critical role in maintaining internal controls, managing audits, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial modeling and reporting tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated leadership with a commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred.
Experience in food service, manufacturing, or multi-site operations preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Sage X3 a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, financial statement preparation, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Develop and maintain a robust internal control framework to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Monitor accounting systems for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability; recommend and implement enhancements as needed.
Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process and liaise with auditors, providing required documentation and analysis.
Ensure all local, state, and federal tax filings, financial disclosures, and statutory reports are completed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain and update accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to align with best practices and company standards.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Operations, HR, and external vendors) to ensure financial controls and reporting integrity across all business units.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals to ensure high performance, accuracy, and accountability.
Oversee workload allocation, professional development, and succession planning within the department.
Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong ethical conduct.
Collaborate with the Controller and Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
Support financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting to aid executive decision-making.
Participate in cross-functional projects, system integrations, and business process improvement efforts that drive organizational efficiency and cost optimization.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Controller or senior leadership.