Title: Accounting Manager - Corporate Accounting & General Ledger
About Us
Data Analysis Inc (DAI) is the parent company of a global group of privately held firms in fields ranging from institutional equity markets to digital investment news and information to omnichannel communication solutions. DAI provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction and shapes the purpose, vision, and mission of these firms. Shared services include administration, finance, and human resources. DAI’s global team embraces an entrepreneurial focused environment fostering collaboration, teamwork, and creativity with a dynamic culture that emphasizes the value of its associates and their dedication to success. We strive to be leaders in our field, innovators with a history of being in the forefront of using technology to deliver our services.
Summary
We are seeking a Manager – Corporate Accounting & General Ledger to oversee core accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the general ledger, financial close, intercompany transactions, and operational accounting across multiple entities. for our global multi-entity organization. This role is responsible for leading month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, and managing day-to-day general accounting operations. The position will also work closely with offshore teams and internal stakeholders to drive process improvements, automation, and strong internal controls.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in corporate accounting, general ledger management, and multi-entity financial operations. This position requires a hands-on leader who can oversee the daily execution of accounting tasks while identifying opportunities for efficiency and accuracy improvements. Experience in manufacturing, private equity, investment advisory, or broker/dealer industries is strongly preferred, as this position requires knowledge of diverse and complex business environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Corporate Accounting, General Ledger, & Month-End Close
• Lead and manage the general ledger (GL) function, ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions across multiple entities.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting journal entries.
• Review and approve accounting entries, fixed assets set-up and depreciation, accruals, prepayments, and expense allocations, ensuring alignment with operational activities and GAAP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and establish standardized workflows to drive efficiency in close cycle times.
• Coordinate with AP, AR, Tax, Treasury, offshore and FP&A teams to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded before close deadlines.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation & Internal Controls
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of all balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are promptly investigated and resolved.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all reconciliations, working closely with internal and external auditors to support financial reporting requirements.
• Implement and enhance internal control processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data, minimizing risk and control gaps.
• Partner with the Finance Systems team to automate reconciliation processes, improving accuracy and reducing manual intervention.
Entity Specific & Operational Accounting
• Supervise accounting for specialized entities, including Digital Printing and Capital Markets businesses divisions.
• Ensure accurate recording of cost allocations, labor expenses, shared services, and other cross-entity transactions.
• Provide accounting oversight for capitalized project costs, ensuring proper classification and amortization.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and finance teams to provide meaningful insights and recommendations on cost allocations and general accounting practices.
Duties and Responsibilities (Continued)
Intercompany Transactions & Eliminations
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations, ensuring accuracy in consolidation and compliance with transfer pricing policies.
• Develop automation solutions to streamline intercompany accounting processes, reducing manual efforts and minimizing errors.
• Work closely with the Financial Reporting team to support consolidated financial statements and eliminate intercompany discrepancies.
Foreign Currency & FX Management
• Manage foreign currency transactions, including revaluations, translations, and financial statement impacts.
• Ensure compliance with hedging strategies, exchange rate policies, and FX risk management to mitigate exposure to currency fluctuations.
• Provide guidance on multi-currency accounting and consolidation, ensuring accurate representation of global financial results.
Process Optimization
• Implement quality control measures, improving efficiency in reconciliations, journal entries, and financial data processing.
• Identify and execute process improvement initiatives, leveraging technology to automate routine accounting tasks and reduce manual workloads.
• Partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to enhance ERP functionality and financial automation tools, improving accuracy and reporting speed.
Compliance, Audit & Financial Reporting Support
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and external regulatory requirements for all general ledger and accounting activities.
• Support external and internal audit processes, including financial statement audits, tax audits, and compliance reviews, by providing reconciliations, schedules, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with the Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting team to support consolidated reporting and assist with regulatory filings when needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education and Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred and will be a key factor in the determination.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in Accounting) is a plus.
Experience
• 7+ years of corporate accounting experience, including general ledger, financial close, and multi-entity accounting.
• Prior public accounting experience or corporate accounting leadership roles required.
• Hands-on experience with intercompany transactions and eliminations
• Experience in manufacturing, private equity, investment advisory, or broker/dealer industries strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with offshore/shared services teams is a plus.
Technical Skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting principles, with experience handling complex transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as macros and data analysis tools for reporting and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
Leadership and Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to develop and inspire a high-performing accounting team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and accountability, with a commitment to upholding the accuracy and transparency of financial information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Data Analysis Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.