Accounting Manager

About the OpportunityA growing professional services organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing financial operations, developing teams, and driving process improvements. Candidates with law firm accounting experience, particularly within mid-to-large-sized firms, are highly encouraged to apply.

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Job ResponsibilitiesThe Accounting Manager will oversee daily accounting operations while leading a team of accounting professionals. Responsibilities include managing month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements and management reports, monitoring financial performance and key metrics, supporting budgeting and forecasting initiatives, maintaining internal controls and accounting policies, managing bank and trust account reconciliations, coordinating audits and tax engagements, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and trust accounting requirements, implementing process improvements and automation initiatives, and partnering with leadership to support strategic financial objectives.
Core Areas of ExpertiseAccounting Operations ManagementFinancial Reporting & AnalysisMonth-End & Year-End CloseBudgeting & ForecastingTrust AccountingBank ReconciliationsInternal Controls & ComplianceTeam Leadership & DevelopmentAudit CoordinationProcess Improvement & Automation
RequirementsMinimum 5+ years of Accounting Manager or equivalent leadership experienceBachelor’s degree in accounting requiredExperience overseeing accounting operations and financial reportingStrong knowledge of GAAP, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysisExperience managing and mentoring accounting staffExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systemsAbility to work full-time onsite in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Preferred QualificationsLaw firm accounting experienceProfessional services industry experienceExperience with trust accounting and trust reconciliationsCPA license strongly preferredMaster’s degree in accounting or related fieldExperience managing accounting functions within a mid-to-large-sized organizationExperience leading process improvement and automation initiativesExposure to external audits, tax engagements, and regulatory reporting requirements
Compensation & BenefitsSalary: Competitive and Dependent on ExperienceDirect Hire OpportunityComprehensive Benefits PackageHealth, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance401(k) ProgramPaid Time OffProfessional Development OpportunitiesLeadership Growth PotentialCollaborative and Supportive Work Environment
In-Office PositionFort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (Lauderdale Lakes)Full-Time | 100% In-Office PositionAccounting Leadership OpportunitySupport a growing and dynamic professional services organization
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