Accounting Manager

Job Description

Why This Role

This is a hands-on leadership seat for someone who wants ownership of the full accounting function, not just close-and-report, but treasury, tax, audit, AP/AR, and benefits administration all under one roof. The business runs fast-paced, high-volume, multi-location operations (including airport authority reporting), so no two months look the same. If you're tired of being one cog in a large finance org and want to actually run the shop while reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, this is built for that.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will own the daily accounting operations for a luxury hospitality and airline catering business, managing month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, budgeting support, treasury, tax compliance, and audit coordination. This person will lead a team, maintain strong internal controls, and serve as a key financial partner to operational leadership as the company continues to grow.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage month-end/year-end close: journal entries, accruals, prepaids, inventory reconciliations, GL maintenance
• Prepare and review balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and foreign currency valuations
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and quarterly/annual reporting packages
• Lead mid-year and annual audits, including pension plan audits; coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
• Ensure timely annual filings (Franchise Reports, statutory requirements) and file Sales Tax Returns
• Submit required financial reports to airport authorities (JFK and LAX operations)
• Oversee treasury functions: daily cash management, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, liquidity management
• Oversee full AP and AR functions, including invoice review/coding and use tax compliance
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting; partner with business leaders on financial performance analysis
• Assist with 401(k)/pension plan financial statements and ensure accurate, timely contribution submissions
• Support insurance renewal process and related financial reporting

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a management/leadership capacity
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, with hands-on experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and tax compliance
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems
• Strong communicator, comfortable partnering with operational and executive leadership

Additional Details

• Fully onsite: Queens, NY
• Reports to the Director of Accounting