[Remote] Accounting Manager - Experience managing overseas team preferred

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alcanza Clinical Research is hiring an Accounting Manager to oversee general accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, accounts payable, financial reporting, and audit support. The role manages internal and outsourced accounting resources, maintains internal controls, and supports budgeting, acquisitions, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, including review of prepaid expenses, fixed assets, expense accruals, journal entries, and other close activities, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and established timelines
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and ensure timely resolution
• Oversee account reconciliations, close tasks, and certifications within FloQast, and support expanded system utilization to improve close efficiency, accountability, and control effectiveness
• Oversee and manage offshore accounts payable representatives through the Company’s third-party service provider, including assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring performance and service levels, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring compliance with approval authorities, payment controls, and accounting policies
• Maintain effective oversight of the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor inquiries, payment execution, account reconciliations, and period-end cut-off
• Oversee daily cash tracking and support accurate and timely application of client payments
• Prepare and review month-end, bank, and management reporting, including variance analysis and supporting schedules
• Coordinate the annual financial audit, manage information requests, and maintain established timelines and supporting documentation
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities and provide accounting insights to finance and operational leaders
• Support acquisition integrations, including accounting process alignment, opening balance validation, and integration of newly acquired sites into Company systems and controls
• Lead or actively participate in special projects, including process standardization, system implementations and migrations, automation initiatives, and accounting policy improvements
• Develop, document, and monitor accounting procedures and internal controls; identify opportunities to improve scalability, accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
• Coach and develop internal and outsourced accounting resources, set clear expectations, and provide timely feedback and escalation support
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading close processes, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing journal entries, performing variance analysis, and maintaining internal controls, is required
• Must have strong knowledge of US GAAP, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Must have experience with ERP and accounts payable workflow systems
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and web-based applications
• Proficiency with ERP and accounts payable workflow systems is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage and hold accountable internal, outsourced, or offshore team members in a service-provider environment
• Strong leadership, organizational, prioritization, time-management, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, the ability to work effectively with executives, operational leaders, vendors, auditors, colleagues, and third-party service providers, and build trusted relationships with all levels within the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing workloads in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Professional judgment, integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with privacy and company guidelines
• Experience managing outsourced or offshore accounting resources
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems
• Experience with FloQast, BlackLine, or other account reconciliation and close management software
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including integration of acquired entities
• Experience in a multi-entity, multi-site, or private equity-backed organization
• CPA or equivalent professional certification

Benefits

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

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