Job Summary :
The Interim Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in guiding the accounting team through a period of transition and change. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving operational excellence across all accounting functions. Leveraging their expertise, the Interim Accounting Manager provides hands-on leadership, supports process improvements, and delivers actionable insights to senior management. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by stabilizing accounting operations, mentoring staff, and contributing to the ongoing success of the organization during a critical phase.
This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.
Job Duties :
- Prepares supporting balance sheet schedules and reconciliations
- Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
- Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports
- Oversees daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, payroll, and month-end close
- Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements in accordance with GAAP / IFRS
- Ensures compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinates with external auditors and support audit processes
- Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements best practices
- Supports integration of new systems or business units, as applicable
- Provides timely and accurate financial information to senior management
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
N / AQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, requiredExperience
Five (5) or more years of professional accounting experience including management responsibilities, requiredExperience with ERP / accounting systems (., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), requiredExperience in a professional services or public accounting environment, preferredExperience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferredLicense(s) / Certification(s)
CPA, preferredSoftware
Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook, requiredLanguage
N / AOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer relationship skillsCapacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects / tasks simultaneously with a focus on detailsExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently and adapt to changing prioritiesStrong knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS and financial reportingIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range : $75 / hr - $105 / hr Maryland Range : $75 / hr - $105 / hr NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $75 / hr - $105 / hr