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Accounting Manager

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NSF International is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Accounting Manager to lead our core accounting operations and elevate the quality, efficiency, and insight of our financial processes. This role goes beyond traditional accounting—serving as a key partner across Finance, IT, and Operations to drive continuous improvement, strengthen controls, and support business growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a process improvement mindset, and a passion for developing talent. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping accurate financial reporting, enhancing systems, and ensuring compliance—while leading a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Drive Financial Excellence

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial results.
  • Review and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses, ensuring integrity of financial data.
  • Maintain ownership of the general ledger and ensure full compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
  • Translate financial data into meaningful insights to support business decisions.

Own Cash & Working Capital Operations

  • Oversee cash and banking activities, ensuring accuracy and visibility into company liquidity.
  • Manage the allowance for doubtful accounts, including reserve calculations, bad debt analysis, and reporting.
  • Partner closely with Treasury, AR, and AP teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize working capital performance.

Strengthen Controls & Processes

  • Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time, proactively resolving issues.
  • Champion a strong internal control environment, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
  • Maintain and evolve accounting policies and procedures, driving consistency and governance across operations.
  • Actively identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.

Lead Transformation & Innovation

  • Serve as a key accounting leader on cross-functional initiatives, including system upgrades, automation, and process redesign.
  • Participate in system implementations and enhancements—from requirements gathering and UAT to data validation and workflow optimization.
  • Drive initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.
  • Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless adoption of new processes and tools.

Audit & Compliance Leadership

  • Act as a primary liaison for internal and external audits, preparing documentation and articulating accounting positions.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
  • Address audit findings and lead corrective action plans to strengthen processes.

Inspire & Develop Talent

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee workload planning, performance management, and career development.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to both team members and cross-functional partners.

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Experience & Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
  • Experience supporting system implementations, process improvements, or automation initiatives.

Skills & Strengths

  • Strong analytical thinking with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
  • Adaptability and resilience, especially under tight deadlines.