[Remote] Accounting & Internal Controls Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Connexa Search Group is a growing organization seeking an Accounting & Internal Controls Manager to lead key areas of financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and audit support. The role involves overseeing accounting close and reporting activities, managing a small accounting team, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support key monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Analyze financial results, research variances, and communicate findings to leadership
• Manage and develop a small accounting team
• Support complex accounting areas, including estimates, valuations, technical accounting matters, and financial reporting analysis
• Lead internal control documentation, risk assessment, control mapping, and ongoing control evaluation
• Identify control gaps, recommend improvements, and help implement remediation plans
• Coordinate SOC 1 audit activities, including working with internal process owners and external audit teams
• Partner with external auditors on financial statement audit requests and related reporting matters
• Monitor relevant accounting guidance and assess the impact of new or changing standards
• Support system enhancements, automation projects, and process improvement initiatives
• Help strengthen the overall accounting, reporting, and control environment as the business continues to scale

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Experience with internal controls over financial reporting, control testing, process documentation, or SOC 1/SOX-related environments
• Ability to work through complex accounting areas and communicate findings clearly
• Prior people management or team leadership experience preferred
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred

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