Chamberlain Advisors is hiring: Accounting Manager in New York

Overview

Position: Accounting Manager
Location: New York, New York
Duration & Type: Full-Time, Monday – Friday; HYBRID
Compensation: Competitive base salary. Total rewards include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), PTO policy, matching 401(k), and additional rewards

Chamberlain Advisors is conducting an executive search for an Accountant for their direct client. As a key partner to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant will assist in preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit & loss, and related financial activities. The Accountant will provide accounting expertise, gather accounting information into the accounting system, perform month-end close procedures, support leadership with audits, maintain general ledger activity, review banking transactions, and conduct financial statement analyses and preparation. This role will perform general accounting functions and will work closely with the CFO to ensure appropriate and consistent financial reporting and controls across all of the client’s operations. You must be a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves type of accountant in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the CFO.

Differentiators

• Self-starter & Entrepreneurial Spirit – Desire to build, grow, and own the outcomes of a business’s success. Proactive, goal-oriented, fast learner who drives for results with available information.
• Accounting Acumen & Confidence – Strong aptitude for numbers, GAAP accounting standards, and understanding of how GL flows into monthly financial statements. Ownership of month-end close deliverables and support for CFO and external auditors. Proficiency in AP/AR Reporting, Journal Entries, GL Reconciliations, State Sales Tax Filings, Payroll Accruals & Preparation, and financial statements.
• Sharp, Strategic Thinking, & Problem Solving – Able to work with CEO, CFO, and cross-functional partners; identify issues, trends, and opportunities; add strategic value.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement Mindset – Identifies and leads optimization initiatives, cost savings, and improvements to operations and customer satisfaction.
• Collaboration, Culture, & Maturity – Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, continuous learning, and proactive engagement across departments.
• Planning & Organization – Stays organized in fast-paced environments, prioritizes reporting and analysis, and adapts to changing priorities.

Ideal Candidate Background

• Strong private company or private equity-backed experience (understands financial cadence and urgency).
• Prior exposure to distribution, inventory management, and import operations.
• Ability to allocate product costs and manage inventory-related financial activities.
• Experience in fast-moving, small-company environments with high independence expectations.

What You Will Be Accountable For Accomplishing

• Review and maintain general ledger activity; reconcile general ledger accounts. Full life-cycle accounting for AP/AR, Month-End Close Procedures, Posting Journal Entries, Financial Statement Analyses & Preparation, and supporting the Accounting Function with audits.
• Assist and support the CFO with monthly/quarterly/annual month-end close tasks.
• Perform month-end close processes with a goal of completing close within 5–10 days.
• Manage intercompany transactions and ensure accounts properly tie out.
• Assist in developing a 13-week cash flow forecasting system; monitor cash flow and line of credit activity.
• Oversee and monitor HR-related tasks, benefits questions, and payroll processes (minimal involvement, outsourced PEO, ADP system).
• Handle client billing requests, vendor invoicing, and A/R collections (including follow-up on overdue invoices).
• Partner with overseas accountants and ensure timely, accurate responses to accounting questions and adjustments.
• Serve as a point of contact for client requests, tying documentation back to purchasing orders and ensuring thorough follow-up.
• Assist with various accounting projects for a fast-growing company such as ERP system integrations, compliance, accounting policies, audit requests, documenting procedures, internal controls, and automating manual processes where possible.
• Provide requested documents for financial statements, internal, regulatory, or third-party audits.
• Be a proactive problem solver and a resource to internal teams, stepping up independently to address emerging issues.
• Work professionally and maintain emotional intelligence when interacting across departments and functions.

Technical Skills Required

• Excel Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data parsing, variance analysis, slicing/dicing large datasets).
• Financial Acumen: Ability to recognize discrepancies, variances from GL, and propose solutions with limited direction.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field / equivalent experience.
• At least 4–7 years of progressive financial accounting experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of full cycle accounting processes; confident with Journal Entries, GL reconciliations, State Sales Tax & Filings, and Payroll Accruals.
• Robust understanding of financial statements, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation (P&L, B/S, Statement of Cash Flows).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP is required; distribution, inventory, and import experience is highly preferred.
• Analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to interpret financial data.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Agile, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a dynamic culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Confidentiality and integrity regarding sensitive financial and personnel information.

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