Temporary Corporate Accounting Manager - 408656

Client Overview
Our client, a large, well-established organization, is seeking a Temporary Cost Accounting Manager to support corporate accounting and close activities during a temporary coverage period. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders, supports audit requests, and helps drive process improvements within a structured, compliance-focused environment.
Salary/Hourly Rate
$80/hr - $90/hr
Position Overview
Our client is hiring a Temporary Cost Accounting Manager for a 5-month assignment supporting month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, balance sheet oversight, and payroll accounting for North America. The role will also support GAAP research, SOX compliance, and shared services process transition/oversight. This is a hands-on role with leadership responsibilities, including guidance to analysts and strong collaboration across internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities Of The Temporary Cost Accounting Manager

• Manage month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting for assigned balance sheet areas:




• Review actuals for completeness/accuracy and proper accounting treatment/classification.


• Compile/review monthly balance sheet deliverables and explain significant variances vs. forecast/budget.


• Oversee quarterly account reconciliations and deliverables for financial reporting and external auditors (e.g., payroll/payroll tax accruals, bank recs, employee benefits, other accruals).


• Challenge forecast/budget assumptions (timing and amounts) for reasonableness.


• Provide guidance to analysts.


• Identify, communicate, and track risks/opportunities promptly.




• Manage accounting for employee benefits and other accruals:




• Coordinate with internal teams and third parties to support accruals.


• Document and review key assumptions.


• Support preparation/review of annual schedules supporting the Company’s 10-K.




• Own North America payroll accounting activities:




• Identify and resolve interface errors promptly.


• Coordinate with ADP / third-party payroll provider as needed.




• Support Senior Director of Corporate Accounting with special projects and GAAP research.


• Shared Service Center establishment and oversight:




• Partner with shared services to transition/manage transactional responsibilities (e.g., account reconciliations).


• Provide training and oversight to ensure compliance and efficiency.




• Leadership & stakeholder management:




• Prepare/review audit support (internal/external) and respond to requests.


• Ensure SOX compliance for account-related controls.


• Provide information to Tax to support tax provision, returns, and audits.
  

Required Experience/Skills For The Temporary Cost Accounting Manager

• Cost accounting and corporate accounting leadership experience (manager level).


• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.


• Payroll accounting experience (North America), including troubleshooting interface/errors.


• SAP S/4 experience.


• Strong Excel skills (plus PowerPoint and Word).


• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Close attention to detail with a process-improvement/automation mindset.


• Experience working end-to-end accounting processes and collaborating with global teams.
  

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Temporary Cost Accounting Manager

• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) experience.


• Experience partnering with/transitioning work to a Shared Service Center model.


• GAAP research experience and special project leadership.
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.


• CPA and/or advanced degree is a plus, but not required.
  

Benefits

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).