Accounting Manager Job at Seastreak in Atlantic Highlands

Due to our continued growth and the relocation of our accounting function to our Atlantic Highlands, NJ corporate office, we are seeking an experienced Controller to join our management team. This is a hands-on role reporting directly to the CFO, ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can lead our accounting operations while helping to build and optimize the processes and internal controls that will support our long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute day-to-day accounting operations, leading a team that includes an Accounts Payable Clerk, working closely with a Revenue Accountant, and Financial Analyst.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Manage the monthly close process, with a focus on accelerating timelines through automation and process improvements.
• Coordinate with the company’s external accounting firm for the annual audit and any regulatory examinations.
• Partner with the CFO to support FP&A activities, including trend analysis, variance reporting, and identifying opportunities to drive financial and strategic improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations.
• Conduct periodic internal audits to test and improve internal controls.
• Support corporate tax planning in collaboration with external tax advisors, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license in good standing preferred.
• Experience in public accounting, including managing financial audits, a plus.
• Recent experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller, preferably with a privately held company.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and related accounting principles.
• Proven ability to work independently, set priorities, and drive results.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with all levels of management.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial company and play a key role in shaping our financial operations. You will work directly with executive leadership and have a significant impact on the processes, systems, and structures that will support the next stage of our growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Medical

Vision

401K with Match & Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Maritime Transportation

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