Centurion Consulting Group
Senior Manager Accounting
Centurion Consulting Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Centurion is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Manager who will lead the accounting team and oversee the financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and annual audit process. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in financial operations while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous process improvement. The Senior Accounting Manager will supervise a team of four accountants with a broad range of experience levels and play a key role in cross-departmental collaboration. Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of four accountants, including setting expectations, providing coaching and feedback, balancing workloads, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of results. Oversee the month-end close process, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses; partner with IT to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement. Manage the annual external financial statement audit and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Maintain chart of accounts and ensure consistency across reporting. Support preparation of financial information for the annual report, audited financial statements, and tax filings. Review contracts for compliance and proper accounting treatment. Research and implement new accounting standards, ensuring compliance with GAAP and assessing impact of new or evolving business processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments and units to support organizational goals. Review system access, accounting policies, and internal controls to ensure appropriateness and effectiveness. Present financial results to leadership as assigned. Proactively identify and resolve issues, driving process improvements to strengthen efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Candidate Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA license required. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of non-profit and public accounting preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP. Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience. Proven success managing month-end/year-end close and leading external audits. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with large ERP systems (PeopleSoft experience preferred; Workday a plus, QuickBooks not applicable). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial results to leadership. Experience working in or with non-profit organizations strongly preferred. Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with direct ownership of the monthly and annual close, audit management, and team development. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a critical role in strengthening accounting operations during a time of ERP transformation.
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Centurion is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Manager who will lead the accounting team and oversee the financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and annual audit process. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in financial operations while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous process improvement. The Senior Accounting Manager will supervise a team of four accountants with a broad range of experience levels and play a key role in cross-departmental collaboration. Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of four accountants, including setting expectations, providing coaching and feedback, balancing workloads, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of results. Oversee the month-end close process, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses; partner with IT to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement. Manage the annual external financial statement audit and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Maintain chart of accounts and ensure consistency across reporting. Support preparation of financial information for the annual report, audited financial statements, and tax filings. Review contracts for compliance and proper accounting treatment. Research and implement new accounting standards, ensuring compliance with GAAP and assessing impact of new or evolving business processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments and units to support organizational goals. Review system access, accounting policies, and internal controls to ensure appropriateness and effectiveness. Present financial results to leadership as assigned. Proactively identify and resolve issues, driving process improvements to strengthen efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Candidate Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA license required. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of non-profit and public accounting preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP. Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience. Proven success managing month-end/year-end close and leading external audits. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with large ERP systems (PeopleSoft experience preferred; Workday a plus, QuickBooks not applicable). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial results to leadership. Experience working in or with non-profit organizations strongly preferred. Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with direct ownership of the monthly and annual close, audit management, and team development. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a critical role in strengthening accounting operations during a time of ERP transformation.
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