Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team and is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director Finance & Accounting, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information across ECN's multi-entity clinical research network.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting expertise, process improvement experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role will manage month-end close activities, lead key accounting functions, support audits, and provide mentorship to accounting team members.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Manage and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate findings to finance leadership.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

General Accounting

• Oversee general ledger activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Monitor accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, and debt-related accounting.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Support annual financial statement audits, tax filings, and other regulatory examinations.

Treasury, Payroll & Cash Management

• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Review payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
• Monitor banking activity and support treasury-related initiatives.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in system implementations, integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, and other departments to streamline workflows and improve financial visibility.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and financial consolidations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

• CPA/CMA license strongly preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research, physician services, or multi-location organizations.
• Experience with private equity-backed or high-growth companies.
• Familiarity with payroll accounting, lease accounting (ASC 842), and debt accounting.

Key Competencies

• Technical Accounting Expertise
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership and Team Development
• Attention to Detail
• Process Improvement Mindset
• Problem Solving
• Business Partnership
• Accountability and Ownership
• Strong Communication Skills

Success Measures

• Timely and accurate month-end close.
• High-quality balance sheet reconciliations with minimal aged items.
• Clean audit results and compliance with accounting standards.
• Improved accounting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Strong development and engagement of accounting team members.
• Accurate and timely financial reporting to management and stakeholders.