Accounting Manager - Consolidations

Own and lead the company’s consolidated close process while strengthening accuracy, efficiency, and scalability as we grow.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Accounting Manager, Consolidations to join our Finance organization. This individual will manage the full consolidated financial close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the company’s consolidated ledger. As the organization scales, this role will play a critical part in enhancing close operations, supporting audits, and contributing to financial system improvements.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will own the end-to-end consolidation process, oversee corporate and intercompany activity, and maintain the integrity of the consolidated general ledger. You will serve as a key partner during external audits, support system implementations, and drive process improvements to accelerate the close cycle. This role is ideal for a hands-on operator with a strong technical foundation and a builder mentality.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Operations & Close Management: 
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
  • Own the consolidated general ledger, including chart of accounts management and corporate transactions (leases, investments, stock-based compensation, intercompany activity, and eliminations).
  • Prepare and review critical account reconciliations and balance sheet flux analyses.
• Audit Management:
  • Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  • Support the Assistant Controller in managing requests to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
• Process & Systems Improvement:
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements to shorten the close cycle and enhance scalability.
  • Play a key role in deploying and optimizing financial systems.
  • Develop and maintain thorough documentation for accounting processes and internal controls.
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  • Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of a strong internal control environment.
  • Assist with compliance initiatives, process documentation, and control testing.

What You’ll Bring

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong track record managing the consolidations and close process.
• Experience in both Big 4 public accounting and industry, ideally at public companies.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and the full-cycle close process. 
• SOX experience strongly preferred. 
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments with a builder mindset. 
• Background in media, entertainment, consumer goods, technology, or related sectors; public company experience preferred. 
• Hands-on “player-coach” approach with exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. 
• CPA required.