Senior Manager - Accounts

Senior Manager (U.S. Accounts)

Role Summary

Senior Accounting Manager is a clientfacing, handson operator who owns outcomesfrom implementation and successful onboarding to running the outsourced accounting engine , producing decisiongrade reporting , and driving Tech & Ops (T&O) improvements .

Key Responsibilities

A. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a blended team (onshore/offshore) of senior accountants and associates; set clear standards for close discipline, controls, and documentation.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive environment that enhances productivity and accountability; model Provas boutique, hightouch culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews , provide constructive feedback, and create development plans tied to measurable outcomes.

B. Client Ownership & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client finance leadersaddress queries promptly , clarify expectations, and proactively surface risks and decisions.
• Stay abreast of U.S. GAAP updates and relevant compliance requirements; guide clients on implications and ensure team compliance.

C. Implementation & Onboarding (Own the transition)

• Lead discovery, scoping, and implementation planning (people/process/tech); translate goals into a timeboxed plan with milestones.
• Stand up the accounting environment (chart of accounts, workflows, closing cadence, controls) and achieve the first clean close within agreed timelines.

D. Outsourced Accounting Delivery (Run the engine)

• Oversee endtoend accounting : AP, AR, bank reconciliations , bookkeeping, journal entries, fixed assets, payroll interfaces, intercompany activity, and cash management.
• Own monthend/yearend close ; deliver timely P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and variance/KPI packs ; ensure workpapers and PBCs are auditready.
• Oversee quality and accuracy of financial statements, reports, and all deliverables; eliminate surprises via reconciliations and review evidence.

E. Controls, Process Improvement & T&O Advisory

• Design and maintain internal controls (segregation of duties, review checklists, documentation standards); implement streamlined procedures to improve speed and accuracy.
• Identify processimprovement and automation opportunities ; implement technologyenabled changes (vendoragnostic) that strengthen auditability and throughput.

F. Resource Planning & Audit Coordination

• Assess workload and allocate resources to meet tight deadlines across multiple clients; collaborate with senior management on capacity planning.
• Coordinate external audits and reviews; ensure PBC completeness and timely resolution of requests.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; executiveready status reporting and issue escalation.
• Accounting Execution : Endtoend experience in AP, AR, bank reconciliation , bookkeeping, journal entries , and monthly close governance.
• Team Handling: Proven success leading teams in a U.S. accounting environment; able to coach, set pace, and raise the bar.
• Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fastpaced setting while maintaining accuracy and control evidence.
• ToolAgnostic Proficiency: Comfortable learning and optimizing whichever systems clients use (no brand prerequisites); strong Excel/Sheets for modeling, pivots/Power Query, and audit trails.
• Craft & Ethic: High attention to detail, organized, strong work ethic and morale standards; commitment to high performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Professional credentials such as CPA , CA/InterCA , or CPAeligible status are advantageous.
• 7+ years of progressive, handson accounting experience (U.S. focus), including team leadership and ownership of monthly closes ; exceptional candidates with experience and proven implementation outcomes will be considered.