Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – Contract

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Location: Hackensack, NJ

Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote through December; 3 days onsite / 2 days remote starting in 2027

Compensation: $50–$60/hour

Duration: Contract through approximately June/July 2027

We are partnering with an established company in the Hackensack, NJ area seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a long-term contract opportunity. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take ownership of the close, lead year-end audit activities, and provide guidance to a small accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the monthly close process within a 3–4 day timeline
• Manage year-end audit preparation and coordinate audit-related activities
• Oversee consolidations across five entities
• Perform hands-on accounting while providing leadership and guidance to two Senior Accountants
• Support inventory accounting and related reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial reporting and ensure deadlines are met
• Partner closely with senior finance leadership
• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous experience managing or leading accounting staff
• Strong month-end close experience, including working within a 3–4 day close
• Experience xevrcyc with multi-entity consolidations
• Strong audit experience
• Inventory accounting experience preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred, but other industries will be considered
• Comfortable operating as a hands-on player/coach
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally for a required weekday business trip during the week of December 14

Hours: Approximately 40–45 hours per week, with some additional hours during month-end close