Accounting Manager

Job Title - Accounting Manager

Location - Cheektowaga, NY (Hyrbid)

Mission of the Role

The Accounting Manager within will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and well‑controlled accounting operations. This individual will focus on operationalizing accounting policies, executing daily and monthly accounting processes, managing and coaching team members, and supporting the Regional Controller in delivering reliable financial information.

The Accounting Manager must be highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining operational rigor of the day‑to‑day accounting activities related to the Partner Services income statement and balance sheet

The Accounting Manager will support the month‑end close process, prepare and review reconciliations, assist with financial analyses, and help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.

This role will focus on ensuring proper reconciliations are prepared and reviewed monthly, and working cross functionally within the accounting team, and with operations, to ensure timely and accurate financials.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Regional Controller and the rest of the accounting team, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for executing core accounting operations and supporting financial reporting. Responsibilities include:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Execute an accurate and timely month‑end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, using FloQast to ensure timely completion of reconciliations, and assisting with the management of the close checklist
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies

Daily & Weekly Accounting Operations

• Maintain, reconcile, and review balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other key accounts
• Implement team processes and maintain proper documentation for internal controls and audit readiness
• Work with the other team members related to AP, Cash, and various other operational accounts, as well as M&A activities.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Support the Accounting Manager and Regional Controller with ad‑hoc analyses, reporting requests, and special projects
• Contribute positively to team culture and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience (Big 4 public accounting preferred)
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Background in high-growth environments or multi-location accounting a plus
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting month‑end close
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly
• Experience managing and coaching Staff
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Positive attitude, team‑oriented mindset, and desire to grow within a fast‑paced environment

Personal Characteristics

• Analytical and data‑driven
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Highly organized with excellent time‑management skills
• Resourceful and proactive in solving problems
• Comfortable in a nimble, entrepreneurial environment
• Collaborative, respectful, and committed to high ethical standards
• Motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to a scaling organization

Other

• Location: Buffalo, NY
• Travel: Occasional travel to will be required, primarily to other East-Coast locations
• Compensation: Competitive
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick days, holidays, and 401(k) matching