Job Description
Job Description
Financial Reporting Manager - Washington, DC
Job Summary: Finance Manager
Beacon Hill has partnered with a mission-driven organization in the Washington, DC area seeking a Financial Manager. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance and be responsible for overseeing critical accounting and financial reporting functions, including month-end close, fixed asset accounting, audit preparation, reconciliations, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong GAAP knowledge, audit experience, and the ability to quickly step into a highly visible role.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze month-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and related general ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare and review journal entries related to depreciation, fixed asset activity, prepaid amortization, payroll, accruals, and other month-end adjustments.
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Lead year-end close and audit preparation efforts, including preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
- Research and address GAAP accounting issues and assist with tax compliance questions as needed.
- Review account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness, ensuring timely resolution of variances and outstanding items.
- Assist in maintaining strong internal controls and accounting policies to support financial integrity and compliance.
- Partner closely with the Director of Finance to support ongoing accounting operations during a leave coverage period.
- Assist with process improvements and accounting system optimization initiatives.
- Perform special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong financial reporting responsibilities.
- Extensive experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
- Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, prepaid amortization, and journal entries.
- Experience supporting annual audits and year-end close activities.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and quickly adapt to new environments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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